MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and take action to end domestic abuse. Below is just some of what will be happening, from Wells to St. Agatha…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26th, Francine Garland Stark, executive director of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV), was named the 2025 recipient of the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s (NNEDV) Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award, honoring four decades of advocacy, mentorship, and transformative leadership in the…

Healthcare providers are an essential link in the coordinated community response to domestic abuse. Identifying and responding to DV in healthcare settings can make a tremendous difference for patients’ physical health, mental health, safety, and quality of life. Order your MCEDV Healthcare Connections Card here. Please Note: While these cards are currently only available in English,…