Volunteers Needed To Combat Domestic Violence

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. - Local police and county social services officials are seeking volunteers to help support victims of domestic violence when they need it most.

Bergen County is organizing a team of volunteers to help domestic violence victims in crisis.
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Mary K. Miraglia

09/02/2015 12:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to respond quickly to police departments and provide support, advice, resources and friendship to domestic violence victims, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said.

The county Department of Human Services and the Division of Alternatives to Domestic Violence (BCDHS/ADV) will train those who participate.

BCDHS/ADV has provided family violence prevention, education and training and emergency intervention services in Bergen County for the past 37 years.

Applicants must agree to a criminal background check, urine test, be finger-printed and attend a 40-hour training.

CLICK HERE to apply.

Complete the application, print a copy, and submit it. You must mail or fax the signature page.

If you don’t have Internet access, call (201) 336-7577.

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