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EspañolThe Union County Family Justice Center (FJC) is a joint initiative of the County of Union, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, and the YWCA Union County to provide services to victims of domestic violence and their families. The mission of the FJC is to provide coordinated services from county government, law enforcement, domestic violence agencies, social service agencies, and the court. Services available include: counseling, case management, social services, legal assistance (restraining orders, child support/custody, and divorce), preparation for court proceedings, victim advocacy, and more.
Local Programs
Updated:
November 6, 2023This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Union
Union County Family Justice Center
Union County Courthouse, Cherry Street Annex
10 Cherry Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Phone:
(908) 527-4980
Fax:
(908) 527-4607
Email:
YWCA Union County
1131 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Hotline:
(908) 355-4357 (24 hours)
Phone:
(908) 355-1500 (counseling and case management)
Phone 2:
(908) 355-1995
Email:
YWCA Union County provides domestic violence services to victims in the county. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter for up to 90 days, housing for up to 2 years, counseling, creative arts therapy for children, safety planning, support groups, case management, documentation assistance, and more. YWCA also partners with other agencies at the Union County Family Justice Center. Services are provided in English and Spanish.
