ATTENTION ABERDEEN RESIDENTS
Northern Regional Domestic Violence Response Team Seeks Additional Volunteers: Applications Available for Spring Training Session
The
Township of Aberdeen Police Department, in collaboration with
180-Turning Lives Around, has a team of specially-trained advocates
available to meet confidentially with victims of domestic violence at
police headquarters 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.. The volunteer
advocates, who are civilian members of the community, work in
conjunction with the police to provide support, information, and
referrals to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. The
advocates also discuss with the victim their legal rights in regard to
obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. DVRT volunteers, whose
identities are kept anonymous, are available 24-hours a day to meet
with victims. The volunteer advocates are trained to empower victims
to make decisions about their own lives. ...continue reading at the township website
