by Anne Moyerbrailean | Aug 2, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, Employment, General
During the pandemic, our SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program has seen a rise in the reports of employment discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ Vermonters. Among other examples, this discrimination can look like: being fired for “poor performance” days after coming out to...
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 24, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program
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 in politics. A related but rarely-discussed dynamic is DARVO, an acronym that stands for...
by Kim Jordan | Apr 15, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General, In The News, Politics, Resources, Trans
This is my fifth week at Pride Center of Vermont as the new Director of the SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program and so far it has been a joyful whirlwind of learning the job, connecting with our brilliant staff, testifying in front of our state legislators, attending so...
by Justin Marsh | Mar 14, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, In The News
Pride Center of Vermont has announced the addition of Kim Jordan as director of SafeSpace, the organization’s anti-violence program. SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program, for which Jordan will direct, provides free and confidential emotional support, advocacy, and...