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Anyone can be affected by domestic violence, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identify, or economic status.
Domestic Violence, or abuse, is a pattern of violent or manipulative behavior that someone uses to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. This pattern can be physical, emotional, economic and/or sexual.
Ten Warning Signs of Abuse
Does your partner:
Put you down or call you names?
Control where you go or who you spend time with?
Hurt you by hitting, kicking, or strangling you?
Blame you for their violent or abusive behaviors?
Threaten to take your children away?
Treat you like a servant or make all the decisions in the relationship?
Prevent you from getting or keeping a job?
Make or carry out threats?
Make you afraid using looks or gestures?
Pressure or force you into unwanted sex?
Answering yes to any of these questions could mean that you are in or at risk of being in an abusive relationship. It is not your fault, you are not alone, and there is
help available
.
Learn More about Domestic Violence and Tips for Safety
The one who commits the abuse is the one with the problem. It is not the person experiencing the abuse’s job to stop the violence, but there are ways they can make themselves safer.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence
Tech Safety
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence
Resources
Resource
Description
Power and Control Wheel
Understand the kinds of unhealthy relationship behavior.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Education, information and national policies about domestic violence.
The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Find supports in Vermont, or get involved to help end violence.
Pride Center’s SafeSpace program
Services for LGBTQ+ survivors of abuse.
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services
For Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
Domestic violence education and help, and sexual health education.
Am I in a Healthy Relationship? ~ Teens Health
For teens about healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse, and dating violence.
Futures Without Violence
Resources and advocacy efforts for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Work Places Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence
Support, training, and technical assistance for employers, survivors, co-workers, and advocates to deal with domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, and stalking impacting the workplace.
Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention
Online course on how to encourage friends and family to end sexual violence.
Get Help Now
If you are in immediate danger, call or text 911 right away.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive or emotionally unhealthy relationship, there is help available. It is not your fault, and you are not alone.
For free and anonymous information & support, call:
VT Network
Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-228-7395
Sexual Violence and Rape Hotline:
800-489-7273
Love Is Respect
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline:
866-331-9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Topics:
Adolescent Health
|
Child Abuse
|
Violence Prevention
Last Updated:
March 17, 2025
Skip to main content
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Translations for you
Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources
Healthy Relationships
Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources
Prevent Child Abuse
Resources for Educators and Providers
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Anyone can be affected by domestic violence, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identify, or economic status.
Domestic Violence, or abuse, is a pattern of violent or manipulative behavior that someone uses to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. This pattern can be physical, emotional, economic and/or sexual.
Ten Warning Signs of Abuse
Does your partner:
Put you down or call you names?
Control where you go or who you spend time with?
Hurt you by hitting, kicking, or strangling you?
Blame you for their violent or abusive behaviors?
Threaten to take your children away?
Treat you like a servant or make all the decisions in the relationship?
Prevent you from getting or keeping a job?
Make or carry out threats?
Make you afraid using looks or gestures?
Pressure or force you into unwanted sex?
Answering yes to any of these questions could mean that you are in or at risk of being in an abusive relationship. It is not your fault, you are not alone, and there is
help available
.
Learn More about Domestic Violence and Tips for Safety
The one who commits the abuse is the one with the problem. It is not the person experiencing the abuse’s job to stop the violence, but there are ways they can make themselves safer.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence
Tech Safety
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence
Resources
Resource
Description
Power and Control Wheel
Understand the kinds of unhealthy relationship behavior.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Education, information and national policies about domestic violence.
The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Find supports in Vermont, or get involved to help end violence.
Pride Center’s SafeSpace program
Services for LGBTQ+ survivors of abuse.
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services
For Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
Domestic violence education and help, and sexual health education.
Am I in a Healthy Relationship? ~ Teens Health
For teens about healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse, and dating violence.
Futures Without Violence
Resources and advocacy efforts for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Work Places Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence
Support, training, and technical assistance for employers, survivors, co-workers, and advocates to deal with domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, and stalking impacting the workplace.
Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention
Online course on how to encourage friends and family to end sexual violence.
Get Help Now
If you are in immediate danger, call or text 911 right away.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive or emotionally unhealthy relationship, there is help available. It is not your fault, and you are not alone.
For free and anonymous information & support, call:
VT Network
Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-228-7395
Sexual Violence and Rape Hotline:
800-489-7273
Love Is Respect
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline:
866-331-9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Topics:
Adolescent Health
|
Child Abuse
|
Violence Prevention
Last Updated:
March 17, 2025