Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024: Statewide Events

September 24, 2024

MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and take action to end domestic abuse.

Below is just some of what will be happening, from Wells to St. Agatha and everywhere in between. Follow MCEDV and your local domestic violence program directly for the most up-to-date information.

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

“A Better Man” virtual film screening and panel discussion, presented in partnership with Maine Veterans Affairs with support from our membership – October 22^nd & 23^rd

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Hope & Justice Project

Houlton Community Support Event Brunch – October 17, Houlton
Black & White Masquerade Awareness Event – October 26^th, St. Agatha

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Safe Voices

Safe Voices’ Open House – September 27th, Lewiston
Walk to End Domestic Violence – October 2^nd, Rumford
Domestic Violence Awareness Vigils – October 7^th, Lewiston and Farmington
Safe Voices’ Fall Fête – October 24^th, Auburn

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Through These Doors

The Maine Marathon – Run for A Cause – October 6^th, Portland
Purple Light Nights – Throughout October, all around Cumberland County
Purple Thursday: Wear purple to show your support – October 17^th

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New Hope Midcoast

Speaker Series: “Transgressed: The State of Transgender Intimate Partner Violence in the US” with Dr. X Guadalupe Diaz – September 25^th, Rockland; September 26^th, Boothbay
Empty Place at the Table – October 4^th, Bath; October 10^th, Belfast; October 17^th, Damariscotta; October 21^st, Rockport

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NextStep Domestic Violence Project