Chief Joseph R. Blewett of the Borough of Highlands Police Department and the Highlands Neighborhood Watch, invite and encourage men and women of the community to take a stand against domestic violence by joining them for a highly informative presentation at the next meeting of the Highlands Neighborhood Watch on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Robert D. Wilson Memorial Community Center, Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands. 

The Highlands Police Department partnered with 180 Turning Lives Around to formulate the Domestic Violence Response Team in June 2006.  Since the inception of the Domestic Violence Response Team the Highlands Police Department has seen a decrease of domestic violence calls of approximately thirteen (13) percent over the last year.  This decrease can be at least partly attributed to the commitment and dedication of the volunteer advocates to the Domestic Violence Response Team. 

Sue Levine, Domestic Violence Response Team Program Coordinator for 180 Turning Lives Around, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault, will serve as guest speaker.  Ms. Levine will discuss the prevalence of domestic violence in the community and what you can do to get involved to help stop the cycle of abuse. 

For additional information, please contact Lt. William Armenti, Borough of Highlands Police Department, (732) 872-1158.