Steps to End Domestic Violence

Mission: To support those impacted by physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse in transitioning to a safe, independent life.

Steps to End Domestic Violence (STEDV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to individuals impacted by domestic violence. Based in Chittenden County, Vermont, STEDV works to help survivors break free from abusive relationships and rebuild their lives. Their mission is to provide safety, support, and advocacy for survivors while working to promote social justice, equality, and community education to end domestic violence. The organization believes in empowering individuals through both immediate crisis intervention and long-term support, helping them achieve independence, security, and healing.

STEDV offers a range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of survivors, including crisis intervention, legal advocacy, emotional support, and education. Their programs address not only the immediate safety concerns of survivors but also focus on helping individuals rebuild their lives through economic independence, legal empowerment, and emotional healing. They also emphasize community outreach and education to raise awareness about domestic violence, its effects, and ways to prevent it.