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Contact’s Crisis Helpline is available Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM to offer Burlington County specific information and referrals. For additional information call 856 234 8888
NJ COVID-19 Information
Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)
24/7 emergency psychiatric screening services
https://www.legacytreatment.org/services/crisis-intervention/
Children’s Mobile Response
24/7 response to children and youth experiencing emotional or behavioral disturbances that pose a threat to themselves or others.
https://www.legacytreatment.org/services/crisis-intervention/
Community Resources
Access to food, clothing, and emergency shelter
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
St Vincent de Paul Society/St Mary of the Lakes
Financial assistance – rent, utility, back fees, security deposits, and food. Appointment only.
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24/7 social services information
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress and support to their loved ones.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)
Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline
Phone 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Chat now on their website: Rainn.org
Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office:
All survivors in NJ have the right to the speak with a prosecutor after filing a report to learn about their options in reporting.
Planned Parenthood (Delran, NJ)
Reproductive Healthcare, Sex Education, STI/STD Testing
Nationalities Service Center:
Provides services to meet the needs of newly arriving refugees, victims of human trafficking and unaccompanied children. Provides English classes, health and wellness information, legal representation to low-income individuals in relation to immigration law.
Burlington County Child Advocacy Center:
A child friendly atmosphere for victims being introduced to the criminal justice process. Juvenile victims are interviewed here.
http://www.burlpros.org/units-departments/child-advocacy-center/
Burlington County Adult Protective Services
For vulnerable adults living in Burlington County that is experiencing abusive living situations.
Burlington County Board of Social Services
Board of Social Services helps with services such as emergency assistance, housing, child support, health coverage and more.
Division of Child Protection and Permanency: 1 877 NJABUSE (652 2873)
To report suspicions or allegations of child abuse
Counseling
If you have made a criminal report in NJ and wish to seek services from a different provider, you may be entitled to reimbursement through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office
NJ Victims of Crime Compensation: 1 877 658 2221
Assists in providing compensation to victims of crime for some of the expenses they suffer because of the crime committed against them. File an application here: www.nj.gov/oag/njvictims
Evidence Collection: Forensic Exams
Evidence can be collected up to 5 days from the time of a sexual assault
Individuals can report to any hospital in NJ for this exam
Hospitals in Burlington County, NJ:
Virtua, Willingboro
Virtua, Mount Holly
Virtua, Marlton
Capital Health at Deborah, Browns Mills (Previously Deborah Heart and Lung)
Individuals can receive a forensic exam regardless of reporting to law enforcement. These forensic exams can be held up to 5 years for those not ready to make a report. If under the age of 18, the forensic exam will be held up to 5 years after their 18th birthday.
File a criminal report
Make a report at the police department:
There is no time limit in NJ to file a criminal report
Victim Information Notification Everyday (V.I.N.E.)
For updated custody status of a convicted perpetrator visit: www.vinelink.com
File a Civil Lawsuit:
Civil Lawsuits are filed against the person, place, or institution that caused harm
To file a Civil Lawsuit, reach out to an attorney for a consultation (resources below)
How Long do You Have to file a Civil Lawsuit?
NJ previously had a two-year window, but this has now been expanded.
Survivors sexually assaulted when under the age of 18: have until the age of 55 or seven years from time that they became aware that their trauma is linked to their assault.
Survivors sexually assaulted when over the age of 18: now have seven years from the date of harm or seven years from the discovery; whichever is later.
Two Year Lookback (December 1, 2019 – November 30, 2021): Allows all survivors to file during this time regardless of when the assault occurred.
Resources
South Jersey Legal Services 1 800 495 4570 (M-F) www.lsnj.org
Non-profit providing legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals.
National Crime Victim Bar Association: 1 844 LAW HELP
https://victimsofcrime.org/national-crime-victim-bar-association/
A professional association of attorneys and allied professionals helping victims seek justice through the civil system. To complete a request for an attorney visit: https://victimbar.org/attorney-referral-request-form/
File for Protection Orders:
Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act- An order to protect survivors that are not covered under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and/or do not wish to file at the police station.
Filed at the county superior courthouse Monday – Friday during business hours.
Nicole’s Law– An order from the court to protect victims from defendants charged with or convicted of a sexual offense.
Filed from the courthouse when criminal charges are made.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order– An order issued by a judge to protect the victim from the perpetrator.
Filed at the county superior courthouse Monday through Friday during business hours or at the police department when the courthouse is closed.
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)
1-800-601-7200
Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline:
Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Chat now on their website: Rainn.org
Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office: 609 265 5035
All survivors in NJ have the right to the speak with a prosecutor after filing a report to learn about their options in reporting.
Planned Parenthood (Delran, NJ): 609 788 3195
Reproductive Healthcare, Sex Education, STI/STD Testing
Nationalities Service Center: 215 893 8400 www.nscphila.org
Provides services to meet the needs of newly arriving refugees, victims of human trafficking and unaccompanied children. Provides English classes, health and wellness information, legal representation to low-income individuals in relation to immigration law.
Burlington County Child Advocacy Center: 609 265 5881
A child friendly atmosphere for victims being introduced to the criminal justice process. Juvenile victims are interviewed here.
Burlington County Adult Protective Services: 609 518 4793
For vulnerable adults living in Burlington County that is experiencing abusive living situations.
Burlington County Board of Social Services: 609 261 1000
Board of Social Services helps with services such as emergency assistance, housing, child support, health coverage and more.
Division of Child Protection and Permanency: 1 877 NJABUSE (652 2873)
To report suspicions or allegations of child abuse