Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is in need of volunteers to assist and advocate for victims of DV (domestic violence). Due to the additional stresses associated with the COVID pandemic, the incidence of DV has increased over the past 2 years. The team is comprised of ordinary citizens such as yourself, people who are interested in volunteering within the community for the betterment of the township as an advocate against DV.

The advocate’s role is to support victims with DV information and resources for themselves and for their families as well, especially when there are children involved. With limited exceptions information shared by the individuals is confidential between the advocate and the individual.

A new advocate upon successful completion of a 40-hour course and after shadowing a trained advocate, is assigned multiple 12-hour shifts each month to be on call and respond to the Woodbridge Police Department when someone requires assistance as a victim or is seeking information about domestic violence.
In addition, during the year there are community events such as parades, street fairs and music events, at which the advocates play an active role in providing information and supporting advocacy against domestic violence.

Considering the statistics of, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in their lifetime will be a victim of domestic violence, virtually everyone knows of someone that is or has been a victim/survivor of domestic violence. Family members especially parents of preteens and teenagers, should be aware of the signs of and the incidence of DV in teenage years and young adulthood.
Information about Domestic Violence, resources and how you can help a friend or family member is readily available at the DVRT website. Feel free to reach out to us to volunteer or for further information at: www.woodbridgedvrt.org we can also be reached by email at dvteam@woodbridgedvrt.org or by phone at 732 636-4500 ext.2802.
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