Vineyard Men Stand Against Domestic Violence
Connect volunteer Max Sherman prepares his poster.
Connect volunteer Max Sherman prepares his poster.
Barney Zeitz honors all women, and all tribes.
Barney Zeitz honors all women, and all tribes.
Jim Austin takes a stand against domestic and sexual violence against women.
Jim Austin takes a stand against domestic and sexual violence against women.
Connect to End Violence offers a 24-hour crisis hotline at 508-696-7233.
Connect to End Violence offers a 24-hour crisis hotline at 508-696-7233.
Waving to passersby on busy Saturday morning.
Waving to passersby on busy Saturday morning.
Event drew men from across the Vineyard.
Event drew men from across the Vineyard.
Scout and Jack represent hope for the future.
Scout and Jack represent hope for the future.
Connect to End Violence offers free and confidential services.
Connect to End Violence offers free and confidential services.
Island men stood on the Vineyard Haven seawall on Saturday and showed a unified stance against domestic violence. Each held a poster indicating a woman they wished to honor, and sent a message that the majority of Island men do not tolerate violence against women.
The event is an initiative of Connect to End Violence’s Vineyard Men for Abuse Prevention group, which was founded in 2012 to bring together men who want to build a safe community for their loved ones.