February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is in an abusive teen relationship, please contact your local domestic violence program (“services” page) or the state domestic violence helpline (top of home page).
Press Releases
Black Bears Rally Against Domestic Violence
ORONO, Maine (NEWS CENTER)– The University of Maine men’s hockey team along with fans joined the fight to end domestic violence. During Sunday’s home game fans and players showed support for the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. Fans received rally … Continue reading →
Click here for New Public Service Announcement from Governor LePage Inviting Men to Take a Stand Against Domestic and Dating Violence
Please click the above text to access the link to view this PSA. http://vimeo.com/35938957
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 →
Job Postings
Spruce Run is Hiring
Spruce Run is hiring. For more information go to http://www.sprucerun.net/content/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protective-Initiative-Coordinator-announcement.pdf
Safe Voices is Hiring
Safe Voices is searching for a dynamic, creative, and engaging individual to fill the position of Franklin Community Educator. Safe Voices is the domestic violence resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. The Franklin Community Educator is responsible for … Continue reading →
Family Violence Project Hiring
Family Violence Project seeks advocate to provide direct services to residents (women and children) of our Kennebec County emergency shelter. This is a part-time position; some evening and weekend hours. The successful candidate will be well-organized, have demonstrated skills and … Continue reading →
