Domestic violence response training slated

The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet, will conduct 40-hour certification training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers, ages 18 and older. The sessions will be held evenings at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, beginning May 30 and ending June 28.

Volunteer advocates work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. The mandatory training course will be provided to successful applicants. Applicants must have access to transportation, possess a valid driver's license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, and submit to background investigations and fingerprinting.

For an application, contact the police department in the municipalities of Eatontown, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Holmdel, Little Silver, Long Branch, Oceanport, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls or and West Long Branch. For more information, call Susan or Tina at (732) 264-4360, ext. 124 or 112.