Volunteers Sought for Domestic Violence Response Team

The East Brunswick Police Department has put out a call for volunteers to assist with the department's Domestic Violence Response Team.

According to a Nixle message from the police department, volunteers with the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) work with the department to provide information, support and safety to victims, as well as information about the procedures involved in filing a restraining order. Volunteers are available 24/7 to meet with domestic violence victims at police headquarters.

Volunteers will be trained in a free, mandatory 40-hour course.

Volunteers must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to transportation
• No criminal history, including no history as a domestic violence defendant
• Willing to submit to a background investigation and fingerprinting
• A good listener who can communicate well
• Sensitive and willing to help others in need
• Availability to serve on a call-out as needed basis
• Willing to attend initial 40-hour training course and periodic refresher training updates

Prior experience in working with domestic violence victims is not required. Bi-lingual capability is a plus, according to the alert.

For more information, contact Lt. Frank LoSacco by calling (732) 390-6916 or emailing flosacco@ebpd.net.

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