Middletown Police In Need Of Domestic Violence Volunteers

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT).

In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around, Middletown Police continue to make this service available to victims of domestic violence during the initial stages of a highly emotional and traumatic experience.

Middletown is looking for volunteers who want to help, and will work with domestic violence victims, or women seeking to flee abusive relationships.

180 will be conducting an intensive 40-hour mandatory training course for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers from April 20–May 13, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., remotely via Zoom.

Applications are currently being accepted. Please contact Sgt. Kevin Gardiner, Middletown Police Department, DVRT DVLO, at 732 615-2075 to obtain an application or for additional information.

Middletown Police are looking for civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide confidential support, information and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters.

Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing support and crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous.

Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. Bilingual capability is helpful.

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