by Anne Moyerbrailean | Aug 9, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, Employment, General
During the pandemic, our SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program has seen a rise in the reports of workplace discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ Vermonters. Among other examples, this discrimination can look like: being fired for “poor performance” days after coming out to...
by Anne Moyerbrailean | Jul 22, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General, GNC, Non-Binary, Trans
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably planning on changing your legal name and/or gender marker in Vermont. If so, we want to start by congratulating you on this leg of your gender journey! Changing your legal name and/or gender marker can take a lot of time,...
by Kim Jordan | Jul 12, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General, Non-Binary, Trans
Job Opening at Pride Center of Vermont Title: Transgender Program Coordinator & SafeSpace Anti-Violence Advocate Status: Full Time (40 hours per week) Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, and Generous Allotment of Time Off Compensation: $41,000 annually...
by Justin Marsh | Jul 9, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, Employment, General, In The News, Non-Binary, Trans
In bittersweet news, today we are announcing that Gustavo Mercado Muñiz, our Transgender Program Coordinator, will be departing Pride Center of VT on August 2nd. Gustavo joined the Pride Center team in 2018 and in their tenure has helped launch the Thrive QTPOC...
by Anne Moyerbrailean | May 27, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General
Many of us are familiar with the term “gaslighting” and “gaslighter” (thanks to The Chicks!). We have seen this abuse tactic play out in interpersonal relationships, media, and politics. A related but less-discussed dynamic is DARVO, an acronym that stands for Deny,...
by Anne Moyerbrailean | Apr 30, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General
April is Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (SVAPM). While our SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program works to raise awareness around the specific needs of LGBTQ+ survivors every month, this April we are amplifying our important work. This has been an...
