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Maine State of State
MCEDV thanks Governor LePage for providing crucial leadership for an emerging bipartisan response to domestic violence. We also thank him for recognizing Art Jette, a long time advocate at Womancare, a Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Piscataquis County. Cindy Freeman Cyr, … Continue reading →
Thank you, Ellen Pence: In Memoriam
Ellen Pence (1948-2012) was a scholar and a social activist. She co-founded the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, an inter-agency collaboration model used in all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 17 countries. A leader in both the battered women’s movement and the … Continue reading →
January: National Stalking Awareness Month
STATEWIDE COALITIONS RECOGNIZE STALKING AWARENESS MONTH Stalking is about to get a lot of attention in Maine. The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) and the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) are promoting stalking awareness in January, National … Continue reading →
Press Releases
Maine State of State
MCEDV thanks Governor LePage for providing crucial leadership for an emerging bipartisan response to domestic violence. We also thank him for recognizing Art Jette, a long time advocate at Womancare, a Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Piscataquis County. Cindy Freeman Cyr, … Continue reading →
January: National Stalking Awareness Month
STATEWIDE COALITIONS RECOGNIZE STALKING AWARENESS MONTH Stalking is about to get a lot of attention in Maine. The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) and the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) are promoting stalking awareness in January, National … Continue reading →
Call to remember, call to action
Our nation’s bells have tolled for centuries to honor and remember, as well as to call us to action. At noon Wednesday, Aug. 31, bells will ring to honor all victims, families and communities harmed by domestic violence, including those … Continue reading →
Governor LePage Speaks Out on DV
In his radio address this week Gov. LePage said: Domestic violence is a sobering subject, but it’s one that needs to be talked about.In early June, the news quickly spread about a husband who shot his wife in Winslow before … Continue reading →
Bangor Balloon and Flower Release for Amy, Coty and Monica Lake
Please join Spruce Run and Bangor community members at 5:00pm on Saturday, June 18th on the Bangor waterfront for a release of balloons and flowers in memory of Amy, Coty and Monica Lake. We will meet in the parking lot beside the Sea … Continue reading →
Purple Balloon Release
Saturday, June 18 | 5 – 6:00pm | Dexter Public Beach Purple balloons will be released into the air in memory of Amy, Monica and Coty Lake. There will be purple balloons available for a $1 donation. You can bring your … Continue reading →
Community Vigil
Community Vigil Thursday June, 16th, 2011 | 5pm | Winslow City Hall-114 Benton Avenue This vigil is in remembrance of Sarah Gordon and Amy, Monica and Coty Lake. There will be speakers from the Family Violence Project and Womancare who … Continue reading →
Everybody’s tragedy…and everybody’s business
Deborah K. Shepherd A terrible tragedy has occurred in our community. It is terrible for the children of Sarah Gordon, who are the living victims of this violent act, especially, and for her family. But it is also a tragedy … Continue reading →
Governor LePage Signs Proclamation
On February 9, 2011, Governor Paul LePage signed a Proclamation recognizing February as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”. Advocates from around Maine joined Governor LePage for the signing in the Cabinet Room.
Job Postings
Family Crisis Services Position Available
Full time position open in outreach services as a ”rural rover” advocate. This position will be working closely with law enforcement in Sagadahoc County and the Lake Region areas to provide support for victims of domestic violence. Requires sensitivity, experience with domestic … Continue reading →
Employment at Family Crisis Services
Full time (evening shift 3pm-11pm, Tuesday through Saturday) Women’s Advocate position open for our busy shelter located in Portland. Continue reading →
