Volunteers Needed for Domestic Violence Response Teams

180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 is currently seeking additional volunteers to participate on its Domestic Violence Response Teams (DVRT).

180's DVRT Advocates are specially-trained, civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with local law enforcement to provide emotional support, information on domestic violence, safety planning and community resources to victims of domestic violence at Police Headquarters. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid NJ driver's license, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. Bi-lingual capability is helpful.

180 Turning Lives Around will be conducting an intensive 40-hour training course October 1-24, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:30pm, in the courtroom at Neptune City Municipal Court, 106 West Sylvania Ave, Neptune City. Contact Tina Morgan, Southern Monmouth DVRT Coordinator, at tinam@180nj.org or 732-264-4360 ext 4272, to obtain an application or for more information. Please indicate the town you live in.

Since 1976, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, support, prevention, education and advocacy for residents of Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic or sexual violence you can call the 180 Turning Lives Around Confidential Hotline at 732-264-4111 or 888-843-9262, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit www.180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 911.