180 Turning Lives Around: Volunteer Advocates Needed to Assist Individuals Experiencing Domestic Violence - You Can Make A Difference!

MONMOUTH COUNTY: Domestic violence is never the victim's fault and 180 Turning Lives Around (180) stands with all individuals who are impacted.

When a person is abused, there are often several victims. For example, if it is a woman being abused and there are children living with her, they are also victims.

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Join 180’s life-changing mission today and help those experiencing domestic violence find the courage and strength to turn their lives around. When stressors like financial, housing, substance use, and societal challenges increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. It is in these very trying times that individuals and families need 180 even more. We are here for anyone who needs our services, including at the police departments.

For almost fifty years, 180, a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy for those experiencing domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers at police headquarters throughout Monmouth County.

180’s volunteer Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources. Advocates also discuss safety planning and legal rights with victims in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower individuals to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. The free, confidential service of the DVRT program is available for victims of domestic violence, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, at the police departments throughout Monmouth County.

The mandatory DVRT 40-hour training course for new volunteer advocates is being conducted by 180 staff October 8-30, 6:00p-9:30p, via Zoom on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. Week 4 is on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Training is provided free of charge to successful applicants.

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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 driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to best serve all individuals. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. For an application or additional information, please contact Tina Morgan, Assistant Victim Support Program Coordinator, at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272. Please mention the town where you reside. Deadline to apply is September 27th. Applications are also available for download https://180nj.org/give-help/volunteer/volunteer-advocate-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/

180 Turning Lives Around is dedicated to providing, free of charge, emergency safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy in Monmouth County for individuals and families. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault, please reach out to 180 Turning Lives Around at 732-264-4111, or visit their website at www.180nj.org for support and resources available 24/7. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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