Every year, Steps to End Domestic Violence holds a candlelight vigil to honor and remember those who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence.
This year, Steps to End Domestic Violence, Pride Center Vermont’s SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program, and DIVAS invite you to participate in a day-long virtual vigil and speak-out on October 29th. In an effort to create the safest virtual space possible, we are asking attendees to register for the speak-out in advance here.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Throughout the day, please light a candle in honor of someone who has experienced intimate partner violence. We invite you to share a photo of that candle, a poem, artwork, a word of strength to survivors - whatever feels most authentic to you - to your social media and tag @stepsVT and @pridecentervt with the hashtag #VTDVAM2020. *If you are honoring a specific person, please do not share the name of the survivor without their consent.
That evening at 6pm, join us for a virtual speak-out. Please register to share your story and/or to attend in support of those sharing their stories.
Advocates will be available during the event via our support lines: Steps to End Domestic Violence: 802-658-1996 | SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program: (802) 863-0003
ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Formed in 1974, Steps to End Domestic Violence assists in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those who have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse, and promotes a culture that fosters justice, equity and safety. Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline at 802-658-1996 and on our chat line Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program is a state-wide program that serves LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people who are survivors of violence and/or discrimination. Advocates are available on our support line Mon - Thurs 10-6 and Fri 10-2 at (802) 863-0003. Advocates are also available via email at safespace@pridecentervt.org and our confidential chat service at https://www.pridecentervt.org/safespace/
En Español: WhatsApp (802) 860-7812
DIVAS (Discussing Intimate Violence and Accessing Support) provides domestic and sexual violence education, support, skill-building and advocacy to women who are incarcerated in Vermont. The DIVAS program aims to improve outcomes during incarceration and upon community reentry.