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Facing cuts, abuse survivors implore Maine lawmakers to bolster victim services funding
January 16, 2025
‘If this Legislature fails to act, these services, the safety nets that they provide could disappear, and if that happens, the bottoms will fall out for thousands of survivors.’
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MCEDV Editorial: Domestic violence homicides call us to persist and strengthen efforts to end abuse
October 22, 2024
"Every day, advocates are supporting individuals and families who are in crisis due to abuse. We are listening to survivors, helping them strategize to find a safe path to safety, and drawing on what we hear from across the state to create changes in how Maine’s systems work. We are building relationships with community partners so that we can help them respond more effectively — and they, in turn, can help us do the same. And we are fighting for the resources needed to sustain our organizations, because even though the demand has never been higher for domestic violence services, the funding we depend on to sustain those services is uncertain."
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Zach Griffith on Maine Calling
October 21, 2024
Domestic abuse encompasses more than most people think. It involves people from all walks of life, and it takes a variety of forms—including physical violence, emotional harm and financial abuse. Experts, including Safe Voices violence intervention coordinator Zach Griffith, join Maine Calling to discuss how to recognize domestic abuse and seek help securely. They also […]
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City of Auburn Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 8, 2024
Working with Safe Voices, the City of Auburn has issued a proclamation designating October as the city's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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