. Our series is free and open to the public and offers timely educational sessions and dialogue on a variety of current topics related to mental health, substance use, and developmental needs. Read More
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Dismas Speaker Series: Women's Voices in the Criminal Justice System - A.C.E.s and INCARCERATION Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 pm1:00 pm Zoom Event Read More
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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Read More
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We have compiled an event calendar for ways to get involved and some resources. Spread the word. Read More
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Dismas House Speaker Series - Women's Voices in the Criminal Justice System online event. Read More
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Upcoming event, evening of monologues by former residents of the St. Joseph's Orphanage. This event contains stories of abuse and may be a trigger for some people. Read More
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A message from our Executive Director and updates from each department for FY2021 Read More
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Each semester, the course content of CRJ300 changes to cover current topics impacting public justice. Omara Rivera-Vazquez, who teaches criminal justice, saw a need for programming and discussed the possibility of offering a course on human trafficking with department chair Roger Guy. With his support, the class was offered this fall. Read More
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Domestic violence is the cause of at least 50% of Vermont's homicides each year. This trend was recently highlighted once again after a man told police he killed his wife during a trip to Bolton for their one-year wedding anniversary in October, court papers show. Read More
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Pro bono services can be a lifeline for domestic violence survivors, especially during the pandemic, says Hon. Judy Harris Kluger. Since her retirement from the New York State bench, Judge Kluger has served as Executive Director for Sanctuary for Families. We spoke with her about the organization, the challenges survivors have faced during the pandemic, and the importance of understanding trauma when assisting these clients. Read More
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