IN THE NEWS: WCAX Interview on Launch of Uplift Campaign
Karen Tronsgard-Scott and survivor Kelsey Rice speak with WCAX's Erin Brown about the need for the Uplift campaign in Vermont. View their interview here: https://www.wcax.com/2020/12/22/making-vermont-violence-free-with-new-campaign-launch/
IN THE NEWS: Press Release on Launch of Uplift Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2020 CONTACT: Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director Karents@vtnetwork.org The Vermont Network Announces ‘Uplift VT’, a New Campaign to Change the Conversation on Domestic and Sexual Violence…
IN THE NEWS: Op-Ed on launch of Uplift Campaign
In a recent Op-Ed, Karen Tronsgard-Scott announces the launch of a new grassroots campaign to change the conversation about Domestic and Sexual violence in Vermont and why this campaign is…
IN THE NEWS: VT Digger Op-Ed on Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings
In a recent Op-Ed in VTDigger, Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, highlighted the important link between mass shootings, gun reform and domestic violence. Read the full commentary here!
Request for Contractor- Rural Grant Project
11/16/2020 Request for Proposals: Regional Child & Youth Advocacy Project Coordination Summary The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence seeks to engage a contractor to provide leadership and coordination…
IN THE NEWS: Channel 17 Judge Ben Show
07/09/2020 Judge Ben Joseph sat down with Karen Tronsgard-Scott for a riveting talk about domestic and sexual violence services in the state, how the pandemic is impacting services, and how…
IN THE NEWS: Moment of Truth
Moment of Truth June 2020 This is a moment of reckoning. The murder of George Floyd broke the collective heart of this country, and now, finally, millions of people are…
IN THE NEWS: A Statement from the Vermont Network for People who are Violent with Their Partners or Spouses
Change is Possible. Change is possible but it may not be easy. If you use violence in your relationship with your spouse or partner, you can make a choice to…
IN THE NEWS: 03-24-20 Joint Press Release on COVID-19 Response for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Advocates, law enforcement stand ready to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence despite global pandemic Self-isolation does not mean that you are…
IN THE NEWS: VT Digger Op-Ed on Domestic Violence bill H. 610
In a recent Op-Ed in VTDigger, Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, highlighted the risk of lethality when firearms are present in a domestic violence situation, especially at the time of filing…
Vermont Network Statement on Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
December 6th, 2019 Media Contact:Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Directorkarents@vtnetwork.org Earlier this week, Seven Days published a deeply disturbing report about allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct at Vermont’s only women’s correctional…
Make Your Voice Heard on Title IX
Click here to make your voice heard on proposed rules changes to Title IX that will weaken protections for survivors and contribute to educational inequity.
We Stand with Dr. Ford and All Survivors
A joint statement from VT Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Vermont Works for Women, Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Voices for Vermont’s Children, The Vermont Women’s Fund and Women’s March Vermont: We stand with Dr. Christine…
IN THE NEWS: VT Digger Op-Ed on Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings
In a recent Op-Ed in VTDigger, Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, highlighted the important link between mass shootings, gun reform and domestic violence. Read the full commentary here!
Vermont Network on VPR’s Vermont Edition
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…
PRESS RELEASE: The Vermont Network Announces Passage of H.74
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…
Is Justice Biased? A Conversation with David Goodman
Is our criminal justice system biased? What role is the domestic and sexual violence movement playing in the efforts to dismantle systemic racism in Vermont? Sarah Robinson, Special Initiatives Coordinator…
Years Later, VT Sex Offender Registry Lacks Addresses
A recent article in the Burlington Free Press provided an update on the State's efforts to update and maintain Vermont's Sex Offender Registry. "Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director of the Vermont…
Up in Arms: Bill Would Let Cops Take Guns in Domestic Violence Cases
Read this recent article in Seven Days about H. 422, a bill championed by the Network to help prevent domestic violence homicide. "Stella Gravel sat before the House Judiciary Committee…
To Address Vermont’s Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Consider $2-Per-Night Hotel Tax
Vermont Public Radio recently featured efforts to support Vermont's affordable housing system through an investment generated by a $2-per-night fee on hotel stays. “Lack of safe and affordable housing is…
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Karen Tronsgard-Scott
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Office: (802) 223-1302 x 102