Author Archives: Julie Colpitts

DV and Innovative theatre

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Julie Colpitts

A Streetcar Named Desire–Maine Humanities Council and MCEDVbring you innovative community social action theatre in Portland, Lewiston and Bangor.  For information please click the link forward and join us for moving theatre and discussion….. see the Bangor Daily News story: … Continue reading →

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February is Dating Violence Awareness Month

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Julie Colpitts

Domestic Violence advocates from around the state joined with Governor LePage and legislators for the 3rd Domestic Violence at the State House Day.  Governor LePage signed a proclamation against Dating Violence.  For video of the event contine and click:  DV … Continue reading →

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January is National Stalking Awareness Month!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Julie Colpitts

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affected 6.6 million victims in one year. The theme—“Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.”—challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it. … Continue reading →

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We Are Moving!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

New Adress: One Weston Court, Box#2, Augusta, Maine 04335.  Phone and web addresses stay the same.  During the week of September 24th, please reach us by email!

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Thank you Maine Law Enforcement officers

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week which will be observed May 15-21, MCEDV would like to thank all of the law enforcement officers who each day protect victims of violence throughout the state of Maine.  Without their … Continue reading →

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Safe Space Radio

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

Check out Dr. Anne Hallward’s Safe Space Radio for a series on Domestic Violence featuring Lundy Bancroft, Gov. LePage and MCEDV ED Julia Colpitts.  http://www.safespaceradio.com dranne@safespaceradio.com

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Maine State of State

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

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 →

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Thank you, Ellen Pence: In Memoriam

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

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 →

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January: National Stalking Awareness Month

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Julie Colpitts

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 →

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Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Julie Colpitts

Governor LePage Leads Businesses Owners and State Government to Address Domestic Violence in the Workplace Issues Augusta, Maine – Governor Paul LePage today joined State employees, business owners, non-profit organization leaders and community members to announce a new tool aimed … Continue reading →

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