

Another Look at Consent
In Vermont, consent for sexual activity is defined by Vermont State Statute (13 V.S.A. § 3251) as “ the affirmative, unambiguous, and...
Jun 5


Enter Safeline's Pontoon Boat Day-Cruise Raffle!
Safeline's annual raffle for a Pontoon Boat Day-Cruise is now open! For $10, enter to win the chance to cruise the Connecticut River or...
May 30


Sex Trafficking: Information and Resources
At Safeline while working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, we sometimes find that those survivors have also...
May 15


May 7


Volunteer with Safeline at Community Events!
With the warm spring weather, Safeline will be tabling at area farmer’s markets and community events to spread education about our...
May 2


Learn More with Safeline's Spring 2025 Newsletter!
Thank you for your support! You may download a pdf copy through this link:
Apr 15


Safeline is Hiring!
Safeline, Inc. Advocate Staff Position Opening  Safeline, Inc. is seeking a full-time Advocate to provide direct service advocacy for...
Dec 9, 2024


Nov 1, 2024


What is Consent?
Ask for consent: it’s a common phrase with a lot of different definitions. So what do we really mean when we talk about asking for...
Apr 17, 2024


What to do if You are Experiencing Stalking
If you, or someone you know, experiences stalking, there are many tools at your disposal. The most important thing is to do what makes...
Jan 12, 2024


What is Stalking?
Stalking is concept which is referenced casually in everyday conversation, and often misunderstood. This January, which is also Stalking...
Jan 12, 2024


A Safeline Guide to Relief from Abuse Orders
In Vermont, a Relief from Abuse Order (RFA) is a protection order which survivors of domestic violence can use to attempt to prevent...
Nov 2, 2023


What to Expect When You Call Safeline’s Hotline
1-800-639-7233: our hotline is here to make our advocates more accessible—so that you can talk to an advocate at any time of day....
Oct 19, 2023


Why Leaving Abuse Is Hard
A question which many survivors of domestic violence receive when confiding about the abuse they experience, is: why didn’t you just...
Oct 18, 2023


How to Support Friends, Family, and Coworkers Experiencing Domestic Violence
You may notice a family member acting more withdrawn than usual or being absent from family functions. There may be visible signs like...
Oct 6, 2023


Domestic Violence Red Flags
Relationships are never perfect: they can be messy and filled with rough patches. Arguments happen, and friction is bound to develop at...
Oct 4, 2023
What is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): a time to support and uplift survivors, while spreading awareness about what sexual...
Apr 12, 2023
Mascoma Bank supports safety for domestic and sexual violence survivors through grant to Safeline
Mascoma Bank supports safety for domestic and sexual violence survivors through grant to Safeline, Inc. Chelsea, VT, February 3,...
Feb 8, 2023


Aug 24, 2022


Non-profit of the year!
Safeline was presented non-profit of the year for their dedicated work to end physical, emotional, and sexual violence against women and...
Aug 24, 2022
Safeline Receives Mascoma Bank Grant for "Sexual Abuse Investigations Support"
Chelsea, VT, 12/7/2020 —Safeline Inc., the local domestic violence and sexual abuse nonprofit organization, has announced receipt of a...
Dec 9, 2020


COVID-19 Related Service Update
We all are experiencing many changes due to COVID-19. We are also aware that with the added stress of this domestic violence and sexual...
Mar 20, 2020


Safeline Hotline is still open during the COVID crisis
UPDATE OF SAFELINE SERVICES: We all are experiencing many changes due to COVID-19. We are also aware that with the added stress of this...
Mar 19, 2020
Wanted: More Askable Adults
In October 2018, the Youth Advocacy Task Force of the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence released the results of a...
Oct 30, 2018