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News

Learn about the latest news from Safe Voices.

  • Tight rental market keeps domestic violence survivors in shelters longer

    August 4, 2025

    A shortage of housing units, the rising cost of rent and constraints on federal low-income housing assistance programs, particularly Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, are compounding the issue. If beds don’t open up, those waiting for a space may have to stay longer in unsafe situations.

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  • Maine Horse Rescue’s Expansion Makes Room For Novel Domestic Violence Partnership

    July 23, 2025

    Three years ago, Peg Keyser attended a workshop presented by West Coast-based RedRover Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the needs of humans and companion animals in crisis. She was particularly inspired by the work RedRover does to support those fleeing domestic violence in finding a safe haven for their companion animals. At the end of the workshop, Keyser asked the question: “What about horses?”

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  • Domestic violence services freeze hiring amid proposed federal funding cuts

    July 3, 2025

    “We're really trying to think about what our core services are and how to whittle down our services so we are meeting the most critical and basic need of the survivors that we're working with,” Austin said, “That means having to make some pretty tough decisions.”

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  • With federal funding in doubt, Maine’s domestic violence resource centers freeze hiring

    June 29, 2025

    Last year, when Syd Moore began work helping survivors of domestic violence find housing, they managed about eight cases. Now, Moore works with two dozen cases, with another five expected soon.

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Media inquires can be sent to gkendall@safevoices.org, which is checked daily Monday through Friday. For phone inquires, please contact Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement, at 207-795-6744 ext. 214.