Mission of CONNECT to end violenceTo reduce domestic and sexual violence on Martha's Vineyard by changing the social norms through education, advocacy, and community mobilization, and providing crisis intervention services including advocacy, counseling, and support services for victims.


CONNECT to end violence is funded by:

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Massachusetts Bar Foundation
Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance
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Did You Know?

  • 198 Restraining Orders were granted in the last 2 years on Martha's Vineyard.
  • Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States; more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.
  • One out of four women are raped in their life time.
  • 80% of men who abuse their family also abuse their pets.
  • Battering occurs among people of all races, ages, socio-economic classes, religious affiliations, occupations, and educational backgrounds.