Let’s Create a
violence-free Vermont
Uprooting the causes of violence so every last person thrives.
WHAT WE DO
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to create a world where actions, beliefs, and systems support all people to thrive.
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Our Campaigns
Create Change
Together we can uproot the causes of sexual and domestic violence in Vermont.
Join Us
upcoming events
Staff Highlight
Meet Our Team
The multi-talented staff at Vermont Network lead practice areas in statewide policy, survivor advocacy, leadership development, legal services and more.
TESTIMONIALS
Speaking Out Against Violence
We focus on empowering survivors to take action and create change. Our Amplify program strengthens the field and collective leadership of people working to uproot the causes of violence.
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Misha, Survivor
In the darkest moments, it’s just sort of like a sacred army.
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Anna, Survivor
Sometimes it really truly is just giving someone a seat at the table, and I know that they’ve done that for me.
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Karen Tronsgard Scott, Executive Director
A violence free future in Vermont looks real. It looks like it can happen. It starts with making sure that people have what they need.
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Caroline Putnam, Deaf Vermonters Advocate
We step in to say “Nobody is going to neglect your rights”. We’re there with you to make sure that access is available.
2024 impact on Vermont communities
Our bold impact spans across all 14 counties, making sure that no one faces domestic or sexual violence alone.
8,422
Total People Helped
22,176
Hotline and chatline calls answered
1,128
Vermonters fleeing violence provided emergency housing
17,667
Vermonters reached with prevention education