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    Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-83-4HELP
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  • National Links/Hotlines

    The HOTLINE-National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 

    There are many national resources that provide information and resources on Domestic and Sexual Violence.  Here are some places to start.

    National Coalition Against
    Domestic Violence
    http://www.ncadv.org/
    National Network to End
    Domestic Violence
    http://www.nnedv.org/
    Battered Women’s Justice
    Project
    http://www.bwjp.org/
    Family Violence Prevention
    Fund
    http://www.endabuse.org/

    American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence

    Legal Momentum (resources on immigrants and refugee legal issues)

    National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

    National Center for Victims of Crime

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    • Press Releases

      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 →

      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 is hiring

      Outreach Advocate position open for our Portland Outreach Office. This full time position provides information, support, advocacy, referral, and community education.  Requires sensitivity, experience with domestic violence issues, written/verbal communication skills, flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, organizational skills, ability to … Continue reading →

      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 →

    • Videos

      MCEDV “Don’t Wait”

      MCEDV “Don’t Wait”

      MCEDV “The Aunt”

      MCEDV “The Aunt”

      Project Safe Neighborhood Two Bullets

      Project Safe Neighborhood Two Bullets

      Project Safe Neighborhoods “Take the Risk”

      Project Safe Neighborhoods “Take the Risk”

      Project Safe Neighborhoods “Her Murderer”

      Project Safe Neighborhoods “Her Murderer”

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    This website is supported in part by Grant No. 2007-DW- AX-0003 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice., Grant No. G-1001MESDVC awarded by Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) and additional FVPSA funds administered by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services.