Let’s Create a
violence-free Vermont

Uprooting the causes of violence so every last person thrives.

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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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Support Survivors

We support a network of Member Organizations and provide direct survivor services.

Public Policy

Vermont Network works to create survivor-centered laws and policies.

create Changemakers

We offer training, leadership development, organizing and technical assistance to the field of professionals who work to prevent and address violence.

The Bold Impact of Vermont Network

The Vermont Network’s bold work is made possible by the support and investment of the community.

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Our Member Organizations

Through working together, our network of organizations provide specialized care and services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

Uplift Vermont

Askable Adult Campaign​

Legislative Policy

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Create Change​

Together we can uproot the causes of sexual and domestic violence in Vermont.

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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.

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Karen Tronsgard-Scott

Executive Director​

Sarah Robinson

Deputy Director

Chani Waterhouse

Director of Member Relations

Anne Smith

Director of Training and Leadership Development

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.

Amplify Leadership Lab

Misha, Survivor

In the darkest moments, it’s just sort of like a sacred army.

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.

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.

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