The Vermont Network is a feminist organization committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment, and social change.

We believe that all human beings are of equal value; all forms of oppression are connected and unacceptable; everyone has a right to be safe; it is the responsibility of the community to ensure the safety of all its members; and everyone should have a voice.

We are a victim/ survivor centered feminist organization which is part of a movement. We value and support each victims'/ survivors' right to self determination and choice. We welcome, value and seek others' involvement in this work.

We work to change society to end sexual and domestic violence in our world, empower victims/ survivors, enhance victim/ survivor safety, enhance offender accountability, and raise awareness about sexual and domestic violence.

Our Priorities

Advocacy at the individual, organizational, and societal level focuses on:

• Support for Network programs,
• Education,
• Publice Policy, and
• Social change.

The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence was founded in 1988 as a statewide coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs, with a state office in Montpelier.

The Network Office is a statewide resource on domestic and sexual violence issues. Its director and staff  provide technical assistance and training to member programs and statewide partners, inform Vermont legislation, and coordinate statewide projects and conferences.

The 15 member programs are located around the state and provide a number of services to victims and survivors, including hotline assistance and local advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors. All adhere to basic standards of service as a prerequisite to their membership of the Network, and out of a deep, shared commitment to victims and survivors. The local programs are autonomous, non-profit organizations, accountable to their own governing boards.

The Board of Directors for the Network Office is constituted of a designated representative from each of the 15 member Programs. The Board creates the policies and goals which guide the work of the Network as a whole.