The New Jersey State Police and partnering domestic violence advocacy groups are seeking volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Teams (DVRT) in Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Monmouth Counties. Volunteers are also being sought for the Sexual Assault Response Team.
Volunteer advocates work in conjunction with the New Jersey State Police to provide support, information, referrals, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence.
Volunteers must attend a 40-hour training course, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, and submit to a background investigation and fingerprints.
For further information, contact the New Jersey State Police Victim Services Unit at 609-882-2000 ext. 2375.
Burlington: For more information contact Providence House at 856-824-0599.
Camden: For more information contact Danielle from the Camden County Women's Center at 856-963-5668 ext. 762.
Essex: For more information contact Michele Frank from the Rachel Coalition at 973-746-2131.
Hunterdon: Email Barbara Bates at bbates@safeinhunterdon.org.
Mercer: For more information contact Heidi Mueller from Womanspace, Inc. at 609-394-0136.
Monmouth: For more information contact Tina Morgan from 180 Turning Lives Around at 732-264-4360 ext. 4272.