Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS) is an advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet specific needs of Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard-of-Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. DVAS provides direct services to victims, trains professionals, educates the community, and collaborates with local agencies. Victim services include: emotional support, education, referrals, accompaniment to hospitals/police stations/courts, peer counseling, assistance with protection orders, and more. DVAS services are offered during weekday business hours; DVAS does not provide 24/7 hotline services.
Statewide Programs
Included in this list are programs that can offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. (Have a suggestion or correction? Contact us!)
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS)
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services empowers crime victims by helping them access the criminal justice system through empathy, support, information, resources, and referrals to community partners.
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
The Vermont Network is the federally recognized domestic and sexual violence coalition in Vermont. The Network unites fifteen member organizations and statewide partners to uproot the causes of violence in Vermont. The Network engages in public policy advocacy, training, technical assistance, and social changes to advance their work.
Vermont Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
Vermont Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline provides a 24-hr helpline for residents of Vermont.