Volunteer Advocates Needed For Domestic Violence Response Teams

180 Turning Lives Around will be conducting its annual Fall DVRT (Domestic Violence Response Team) 40 hr training course starting October 14th through November 6th, 2014, Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings, 6p-9p.  The DVRT advocates are civilian members of the community who are trained to work in collaboration with local law enforcement throughout Monmouth County to assist victims of domestic violence during their time of crisis.  The trained volunteer advocates provide emotional support, local resources and options that are available to victims.  Identities of advocates are kept anonymous.  Requirements are must be 18 yrs of age an older, have access to reliable transportation/valid drivers licenses, submit to a background investigation, fingerprinting and able to complete the mandatory 40 hr training.  Prior knowledge of domestic violence not required.  Bi-lingual volunteers also needed.  For more information or application contact Tina Morgan, Asst Victim Support Program Coord (732) 264-4360, ext 4272, tinam@180nj.org or visit our web-site @ www.180nj.org.  Deadline for submitting an applicaiton is September 5th, 2014.  DVRT services are available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week for victims of domestic violence at local police departments throughout Monmouth County.