#DVAM2021: “What Does Safety Mean?”

October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, exploring what safety really means for people experiencing domestic abuse and violence. Below is a partial list of those efforts.

Please follow your local domestic violence program directly for the most up-to-date information. All schedules are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

MCEDV

• Rally for Abortion Justice, hosted by Planned Parenthood Northern New England and Women’s March, co-sponsored by MCEDV: October 2^nd, Portland (Locations statewide: find an event near you.)
• Maine Women’s Summit on Economic Justice, hosted by Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund, in partnership with MCEDV:  October 14^th – October 19^th
• “What Does Safety Really Mean?” Podcast with Daughters of Change and Caring Unlimited: Oct. 22^nd

Follow MCEDV and Daughters of Change for podcast link.

Hope & Justice Project

• A Little Piece of My Heart (Survivor art display and music in the park): September 9^th, Madawaska
• A Little Piece of My Art (Survivor art display, walk, & vigil): October 6^th, Houlton
• A Little Piece of My Art (Survivor art display, music and social gathering): October 14^th, Fort Kent Cancelled due to COVID-19
• A Little Piece of My Art (Survivor art display, speakers, and walk): October 20^th, Presque Isle

Follow on Facebook for more info.

Next Step Domestic Violence Project  

• Home Should Be Safe Campaign: Throughout October, Washington & Hancock Counties

Follow on Facebook for more info.

Partners for Peace

• UMaine March Against Domestic Violence: October 15^th
• Survivor Story-Crafting Workshop with Mabel Wadsworth Center: October 22nd, virtual
• How to Get Involved Information Session: October 26^th, virtual

Follow on Facebook for more info.

New Hope for Women

• Virtual Prevention Campaign: Throughout October

Follow on Facebook and Instagram for more info.

Family Violence Project

• Somerset County Domestic Violence Vigil: October 7^th, Skowhegan
• Race to End Domestic Violence: October 17^th, Hinckley
• Kennebec County Domestic Violence Vigil: October 14^th, Augusta
• Calloway Coffeehouse: Oct. 21^st, Augusta

Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more info.

Safe Voices

• Domestic Violence Memorial Vigils: October 4^th,  Lewiston, Mexico, & Farmington
• River Valley Walk to End Domestic Violence: October 20^th, Rumford
• Wear Purple Day: October 21^st

Follow on Facebook and Instagram for more info.

Through These Doors

• Online Book Club for Adults: In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado: October 27^th, Virtual
• Online Book Club for Teens (ages 14-18): The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden: October 21^st, Virtual
• Purple Light Nights: Throughout October, Cumberland County
• Maine Marathon: October 3^rd, Portland
• Wear Purple Day: October 21^st
• Fundraising Promotions:
  • Brickyard Hollow Community Night, October 19^th, Freeport
  • Good Life Market, Throughout October, Windham
  • Gorham House of Pizza, October 12^th, Gorham
  • Portland Yoga Project, October 24^th, Portland
  • Spark Cycling Studio, October 30^th, Brunswick

Follow on Facebook and Instagram for more info.

Caring Unlimited

• Survivor Stories Project: October 28^th, Biddeford
• Partnering for Restoration: Domestic Abuse and Faith Response: October 13^th, Biddeford
• Follow on Facebook and Instagram for more info.