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Kayla Noonan moved to Burlington, Vermont, to pursue her education at the University of Vermont. Despite the challenges that many students faced in a new environment, she flourished, radiating joy to all those around her. Her promising future was tragically taken from her in a senseless act of violence.

Leaving an abusive relationship poses significant risks, as it puts the victim at risk of life-threatening situations.

Join us as we discuss a tragic case of IPV and its implications for those experiencing such violence.

https://vtdigger.org/2022/08/12/a-blazing-flame-extinguished-mentors-remember-burlington-homicide-victim-kayla-noonan/

https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/?outputType=amp

https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla

https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/

https://people.com/crime/u-vermont-student-murdered-friend-seriously-injured-by-man-who-then-turned-gun-on-himself/

Vermont Abuse statistics

https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/improving-domestic-violence-responses-in-vermont-2/

OJP

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/jr000250.pdf

Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence

What policy makers can do

https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/nine-ways-policymakers-can-improve-domestic-violence-response

Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397

Legal Options

https://www.findlaw.com/family/domestic-violence/stopping-domestic-violence.html

Kayla Noonan Fund

https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla

University of Vermont Demographics

https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/student-life/diversity/#ethnic_diversity