Domestic Violence Victim Response Team

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The WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, in collaboration with WOMANSPACE, INC., is currently recruiting volunteers for a domestic violence victim response team. The team members will work in conjunction with the police, at police headquarters, to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis. WOMANSPACE, INC., and the police department are committed to a multi-racial, multi-ethnic team to serve the community in the best manner possible. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve approximately four 12- hour shifts per month, and submit to background investigations, including fingerprinting. A 80-hour mandatory intensive training course, to be held over an eight-week period, during evening and weekend hours, is required and will be provided to successful applicants. Training will begin eary this year. An understanding of domestic violence issues is a plus, as is bilingual capability. Interested citizens should contact LT. DOMINICK BOTTERI, at (609) 259-3900, or stop at the WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT to pick up an application.