Each year, the Vermont Network works in partnership with it's Member Organizations and stakeholders to develop a policy agenda that drives public policy and advocacy during the legislative session. Please click here to read this year’s policy agenda.
In the light of the #MeToo campaign and the almost daily revelations about sexual misconduct, many people are talking about “this moment” and the “turning tide” of the acceptance of sexual harassment and assault. I’ve been thinking about this along…
Celebrating, Reflecting and Looking Forward: Network Horizon - Issue 2 Read the Fall 2017 Issue of the Network Horizon - our newsletter to connect you with the movement to end gender based violence here in Vermont. To read the latest…
Do you remember when jet airplanes full of passengers used to crash more often? When there was at least one major catastrophe resulting is significant loss of life each year? Sometimes more than one per year? And remember when disease…
Vermont Public Radio's Vermont Edition took a recent in-depth look at the relationship between domestic violence and homicide. Auburn Watersong of the Vermont Network joined J.P. Sinclair of the Vermont State Police and Mark Davis of Seven Days to discuss…
The 2017 Legislative Wrap-Up contains detailed information about the bills and statutes passed in the Vermont Legislature during the 2017 legislative session. This year's wrap up includes information on bills related to sexual violence, disarming abusive individuals and economic justice…
On May 24th, Governor Phil Scott signed H. 74 An Act Relating to Domestic and Sexual Violence into law. This comprehensive bill: Creates a Bill of Rights for sexual assault survivors Updates the emergency relief from abuse statute Eliminates the…
Wholesome Bodies is a sexual violence prevention curriculum for adults who have children and teens in their lives. Curriculum activities focus on developing healthy sexuality and supporting cultural shifts towards healthy sexuality. Wholesome Bodies Welcome Letter Supplemental Instructions Wholesome Bodies…
A resource for teens and people who support teens with information about healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as violence prevention tips and helping resources. Hard copies available. Email or phone your requests to library@vtnetwork.org or (802) 223-1302 x 1104, and…
This booklet provides up-to-date information about the rights of teens in applying for protection orders related to dating violence and sexual violence in Vermont. Hard copies available. Email or phone your requests to @Library@vtnetwork.org or (802) 223-1302 x 1104, and…