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Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

Vermont Domestic Violence hotline: 800-228-7395

Clarina Howard Nichols Center hotline: 802-888-5256

Child Protection

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected:

  • Call the Child Protection Line: 1-800-649-5285 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
  • If a child is in immediate danger, dial 911 or the local police first. Then, call to make a report. 

All Vermonters are encouraged to report their concerns about children’s safety.  More information about child protection and reporting child abuse.

 

Lamoille County Child Advocacy Center

(and Lamoille County Special Investigation Unit)

Criminal investigations and victim services in response to reports of child sexual abuse, serious child physical abuse, adult sexual violence, and abuse of vulnerable adults and the elderly.

 

Clarina Howard Nichols Center

If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, human trafficking, or stalking, help is available. Clarina's hotline is answered 24/7 – 802-888-5256.  Advocates are available to listen and can help with safety planning, exploring legal options including filing Relief from Abuse Orders and police reports, and exploring shelter options.  If you can’t reach out now, they will be here later when you can.

If you know someone who is isolated at home with an abusive partner, you can help.  You are welcome to call Clarina's hotline to receive support and suggestions about how you can best support your friend, colleague, or family member. 

Here are some basic tips:

  1. Reach out: call, video chat, go for a walk (maintaining social distancing, of course)
  2. Listen: allow the survivor to share what they want when they want
  3. Believe: do not question the survivor about the severity or details of the abuse
  4. Offer resources: share Clarina’s hotline number, talk about safety planning
  5. Don’t judge: the survivor knows the safest options for their circumstance

For more information visit Clarina's website.