What’s New
Thank you Maine Law Enforcement officers
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 →
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 →
Safe Space Radio
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
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 →
