Domestic Violence

PDVCIT College Scholarship

Applications are now available for two $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Piscataway Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team (PDVCIT).

High school seniors who have “against all odds” been able to overcome extraordinary obstacles, remain in school, maintain passing grades and have been accepted into an institution of higher education are encouraged to apply.

All public, private, parochial or vocational high school seniors are eligible to apply but must be a Piscataway resident.

To request an application, please e-mail DVTPiscataway@gmail.com.

Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 24th at 11:59 p.m.

The Piscataway Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team (PDVCIT) is a volunteer organization that assists victims of domestic violence. The PDVCIT is comprised of paraprofessional volunteers, trained and certified in domestic violence counseling, under the guidance of the Piscataway Township Police Department. Its purpose is to provide a range of aid, comfort, education, assistance and referrals to victims of domestic violence and to increase public awareness through education of individuals, groups and the community.

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For October 2021, the Piscataway Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team has an informative display at the Westergard Library in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Shown are Team Co-Chair Sharon Coney, Immediate Past Co-Chair Anne Adamiak and Adult Services Librarian Joy Robinson.

The Piscataway Township Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team is looking for volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence.  Requirements are:

• A valid driver’s license
• Completion of 40-hour training course
• One year of service consisting of four 6-hour on-call shifts per month
• Attend monthly meetings and an annual refresher course

For an application or any questions, please contact PTPD Sergeant Thomas Abode at (732) 562-2351 or TAbode@PiscatawayNJ.org.

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The Piscataway Township Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team (PTDVCIT) is a volunteer organization that assists victims of domestic violence in accordance with NJ law, specifically N.J.S.A 2C:25-20.  PTDVCIT is comprised of paraprofessional volunteers, trained and certified in domestic violence counseling under the guidance of the Piscataway Township Police Department.  Its purpose is to provide a range of aid, comfort, education, assistance and referrals to victims of domestic violence and to increase public awareness through education of individuals, groups and the community.  The team has been in existence since 1995 and has assisted over 1,600 families in times of crisis.