A group of people committed to helping to end child abuse such as they experienced at the former St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington has made progress on several fronts. Members of the Voices of St. Joseph's Orphanage report momentum in their effort to obtain atonement for past abuse, and to prevent the same in the future. In the Vermont Senate, the chamber's Judiciary Committee has passed legislation, S. 99, Removal of the Statute of Limitations for Physical Abuse. Read More
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Mention “human trafficking” in the same sentence with “Vermont,” and the reaction may be one of surprise and disbelief. Although Vermont may seem insulated from such a horrendous and insidious crime, even in the Green Mountain State human trafficking is hidden in plain sight. As with most public health issues, awareness is key to the prevention of human trafficking. Read More
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WASHINGTON (THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2019) - U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced Thursday that Vermont organizations will receive 10 grants totaling nearly $8.8 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to support crime victims and strengthen services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Read More
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The Center for Crime Victim Services is pleased to announce the launch of “The Mend,” a podcast created to connect survivors and victims of crime with the services, organizations and resources that help support them. Read More
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Burlington’s Parallel Justice Program, the Burlington Community Justice Center, and the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services are proud to announce the release of the Parallel Justice Implementation Guide, “Building Parallel Justice: A Guide from Burlington, Vermont.” The Guide, the first of its kind in the nation, provides a model for replicating and implementing a Parallel Justice-style program for victims of crime in other communities across the nation. Read More
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(Montpelier, VT) On April 8, 2019 the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services will host its Annual Crime Victim’s Rights Week Service Awards Ceremony. The theme this year is “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.” Join us celebrating the countless people and programs that have, through vision, action, dedication and leadership, improved the lives of victims in the aftermath of crime. Read More
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October 11, 2018 | Commons News Brattleboro, VT BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services is hosting a series of listening forums around Vermont this fall to give victims and survivors of crime, including business owners and family members, a chance to speak out about their experiences… Read More
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October 13, 2018 | ABC22, MyChamplainValley.com "Whether you're a professional or a friend or family member, how you respond in that moment is absolutely critical for how that victim is going to survive and thrive," said Dr. Kimberly Lonsway, Research Director at End Violence Against Women International. "Take a deep breath, start by believing and then just be willing to listen and offer whatever help they need. They need options, not our opinions." Read More
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October 12, 2018 | NBC5 Police, lawyers and victims advocates got special training Friday on how to better investigate sexual assault cases. "We know how to investigate these cases," said Kim Lonsway, research director for End Violence Against Women. But the trouble with investigating sexual assault, according to Lonsway, is that victims may feel they won't be believed. Read More
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October 4, 2018 | VTDigger The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (CCVS) is proud to welcome Dr. Kimberly Lonsway to Vermont on October 12, 2018 for a statewide training on best practices for working with sexual assault survivors. Over 75 Vermont law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim advocates, and allied professionals are expected to attend the day-long training at The Ponds at Bolton Valley in Bolton, Vermont. Read More
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