Connect To End Violence

With Domestic Disputes on the Rise, Police, Advocates Work to Foster Awareness
Will Sennott
Stay-at-home orders now in effect Islandwide are posing are new risks for people stuck at home with a physically or emotionally abusive partner.
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Standing Up Against Domestic Violence
Will Sennott

Island men took a stand along the Vineyard Haven seawall Saturday afternoon in the eighth annual demonstration against domestic violence. The event was organized by Connect to End Violence, a program of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

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Answering the Call of Domestic Violence
Holly Pretsky

Asked about the hundreds of domestic disturbance complaints they respond to each year, Island police were in agreement: it’s not an easy call.

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Hard Truths About Relationship Violence
Holly Pretsky
Connect to End Violence makes contact with hundreds of community members every year through prevention, education and outreach events.
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Gazette Subscription Promotion Benefits Connect to End Violence
Connect to End Violence has been named the beneficiary of the Vineyard Gazette’s annual holiday subscription promotion.
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Vineyard Men Stand Tall Against Domestic Violence
Holly Pretsky

Island men stood atop the Beach Road sea wall in Vineyard Haven Saturday morning for the seventh annual demonstration against domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Has Added Emphasis
Holly Pretsky

More than 60 Islanders turned out for the annual sexual assault awareness walk in Oak Bluffs Saturday morning.

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Women Hold Center Stage at The Vagina Monologues
Holly Pretsky
Sunday night's performance of The Vagina Monologues at the Old Whaling Church brought in a packed house and drew thunderous applause.
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Raising Domestic Violence Awareness One Step at a Time
Louisa Hufstader

More than 30 people and their pets took part in Saturday’s Domestic Violence Awareness Walk from Edgartown’s Park and Ride to the harborfront and back.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
Connect to End Violence will host their annual Domestic Violence Awareness walk on Saturday, Oct. 8.
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