State police seeking volunteers for response teams

The New Jersey State Police and partnering domestic violence advocacy groups are seeking volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Teams in Sussex County.

Volunteer advocates work in conjunction with police, county prosecutor’s offices, and private organizations to provide support, information, referrals, and a safety plan to victims of domestic violence.

Volunteers must attend a free 40-hour training course, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, and submit to background investigations and fingerprinting.

For further more information, contact the New Jersey State Police Victim Services Unit at 609-882-2000, Ext. 2375

For an application, call 973-579-2386, Ext. 227 or email minnick@dasi.org.