The Millstone Times February 2021

2008- 2ndFLOOR’s Youth Helpline goes Statewide, serving all of New Jersey’s youth. 2004- 2ndFLOOR – a youth helpline created as a pilot program to respond to crisis issues for the county’s youth, including support about dating abuse, cyber bullying, sex/sexuality, and mental health issues includ- ing suicide. The Women’s Center changes its name to 180 Turning Lives Around to convey the comprehensive and integrated programs and services available for families. 1998- Amanda’s Easel (AE) – a trauma-focused arts therapy program for children and their non-offending parents. Domestic Violence Response Teams (DVRT) – 180 trained advocates/counselors partner with municipal police to respond to the needs of domestic violence victims where needed, including police stations and hospitals.

1997- Shore Regional Outreach Program (SROP) – 180 extends its reach into minority and immigrant communities providing culturally relevant services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 180 participates in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) pilot program. 1996- Families in Transition (FIT) – 180 receives federal funding to provide temporary housing for families. Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) – trained advocates/counselors respond to needs of sexual assault victims and their loved ones throughout the criminal justice system, including medical examinations and police procedures. 1989- Emergency Shelter – 180 opens its doors to the county’s first domestic violence emergency shelter to 7 families. 1986- The Family Court Liaison Program is implemented to assist victims in the process of obtaining restraining orders. 446 victims are helped the first year. Emergency Shelter – receiving funding for the first federally-funded battered women’s shelter in US. 1984- The NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act is signed into law enabling victims to obtain restraining orders for police protection. 1976–1977- Advocacy/Counseling/Case management/Community Outreach & Education – comprehensive services are initiated to address all needs victims and their children face as well as the community. Services include: individual and group counseling; case management support for welfare/food stamps, legal advocacy around divorce and separation issues, advocacy with the criminal justice system around issues like battering and rape, court ac- companiment, and trial preparation for rape victims. Community outreach and education is initiated. 1976- Since its inception in 1976, 180 has provided model programs in the field of rape care and family violence. It serves as the sole provider in Mon- mouth County of a wide range of comprehensive services to individuals and their families that relate to domestic and sexual violence. 180 is the only agency in the County available on a 24-hour, seven days per-week basis. The Agency remains the only Emergency Shelter in the County that offers a protected safe home for battered individuals and their children. 180 offer a wide array of programs concerned with positive approaches to safety and recovery from assault in all situations. The “Founding Mothers” house abused women in their own homes while applying for funding from the federal government to set up a shelter. The Women’s Resource and Survival Center (The Women’s Center) is incorporated. The first Rape Hotline in Monmouth County is established by staff of The Women’s Center. Your support is needed now more than ever. Domestic violence and sexual assault do not just stop because of a crisis like COVID-19. When family stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. It is in these very trying times that survivors need 180 even more, and they are determined to be there for everyone who needs their services. Hundreds of victims in Monmouth County phoned the hotline during the months of the pandemic. Many victims were left extremely vulnerable while they were quarantined with an abuser where both physical and emotional violence were dominating their lives and threatening the safety and well-being of their children. Donor support has enabled 180 to both remain open throughout this challenging time and adjust all of their services so that survivors can access the support they need. There are many ways you can donate to help these survivors. Please visit their website at: 180nj.org. you can also find them on Facebook. 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and receives financial support from individuals, government and civic agencies, faith-based organizations, corporations, and foundations. Gifts to 180 are tax-deductible to the full extent possible under IRS regulations. Contact us today: Domestic Violence: Call (888) 843-9262 | Sexual Violence: Call (888) 264-7273 Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Text (732) 977-2832 | 2NDFLOOR® Youth Helpline: Call or Text (888) 222-2228

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