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Community Vigil

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mcedv

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 →

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Everybody’s tragedy…and everybody’s business

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mcedv

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 →

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Governor LePage Signs Proclamation

Posted on March 2, 2011 by mcedv

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.

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Teen Relationship Violence

Posted on February 2, 2011 by mcedv

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).

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Stalking

Posted on January 21, 2011 by mcedv

If you, or someone you know, are being stalked, call the state wide hotline (listed at the top of this website) or your local domestic violence program (check the “services” section)for help.  Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

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Stalking Awareness

Posted on January 21, 2011 by mcedv

January is National Stalking Awareness Month:  KNOW IT NAME IT STOP IT!  Over 3.4 million people are stalked in the US annually; 1 in 4  are cyberstalked.  ”What is Domestic Violence” section of this web site and http://www.ncvc.org have more … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by mcedv

MCEDV thanks the Pine Tree Quilters Guild for their generous contribution from their annual silent auction!  Go to http://www.mainequilts.org/ to see the beautiful quilts that were featured in their 33rd annual show.

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We are live!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by mcedv

Thanks to Alex Theberge of Square Red Machine for his patient work with us on the new MCEDV website. We are still working hard on the site and welcome your thoughts, ideas and possibly corrections! Continue reading →

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What’s New?

Posted on November 8, 2010 by mcedv

SAFE VOICES, NEW NAME OF ABUSED WOMEN’S ADVOCACY PROJECT The Board of Directors of The Abused Women’s Advocacy Project voted to change the name of the organization to Safe Voices.  Why the name change? Our name became a misnomer of … Continue reading →

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