Crime & Safety

New Milford Hosting Domestic Violence Symposium

There will be a panel of officials from various nonprofits and law enforcement agencies.

NEW MILFORD, NJ — The borough will host a domestic violence awareness symposium Oct. 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the New Milford High School auditorium.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A panel of representatives from local law enforcement agencies and nonprofits will be there:

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  • Officers with the New Milford Police Department
  • Jessica Gomperts, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Domestic Violence Unit assistant prosecutor
  • Superior Court Judge Ronny Jo Siegal (Retired), Bergen County Family Court
  • David Cohen and Susan Dejackmo, Alternatives to Domestic Violence
  • Mira Vanjari, Center for Hope and Safety
  • Carol Weissman, Esq., Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
  • Lil Corcoran, executive director of The Women's Rights Information Center

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com

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