Tag: domestic violence
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Winter accessories needed for victims of domestic violence
The North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team is collecting new socks and winter accessories for victims of domestic violence. The items will be delivered to local shelters that support women and children who are currently displaced. Donations can be brought to the North Brunswick Police Department, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. There is a box…
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Allstate agency owners participate in supply drive to end domestic violence
Allstate agency owners from across New Jersey are coming together to host a supply drive to benefit the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV). The donations will support the nonprofit’s mission to provide services to help end domestic violence and financial abuse throughout the state. Now through Dec. 11, the public can participate by donating new…
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Organization seeks volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence
180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, will be conducting a 40-hour training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) victim advocates from Oct. 2-25 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. at Ocean Township Police Headquarters. Training will be provided to successful applicants, according to a press release. 180’s…
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Domestic abusers must surrender firearms
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling to strengthen New Jersey’s gun laws and protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “Legislation to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers will protect New Jersey residents,” said Downey (D-Monmouth). “Establishing an…
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Walk will aid fight against domestic violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. South Brunswick will hold a walk to stop domestic violence at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Wetherill Historic Site, 269 Georges Rd., Dayton. Wear a purple shirt and bring a flashlight. Attendees are asked to bring a shoebox filled with personal hygiene products such as soap, washcloth,…
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180 Turning Lives Around seeks volunteers
MONMOUTH COUNTY – 180 Turning Lives Around (180) is a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County that continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour Sexual Assault…