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Domestic Violence Annual Census 2009
On September 15, 2009, all nine member programs of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) participated in the annual domestic violence census organized by The National Network to End Domestic Violence. 
 In Maine, 9 Domestic Violence programs assisted 569 victims in one day in the following ways:

• 255 Domestic Violence victims found refuge in emergency shelters or transitional housing provided by local domestic violence programs;
• 314 adults and children received non-residential assistance and services, including individual counseling, legal advocacy and children's support groups;
• 115 Hotline calls were answered;
• 117 individuals were educated in 9 prevention and education trainings;
  

The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence commends member programs for meeting the needs of 569 Mainers in a single day who experienced domestic violence and abuse. MCEDV is proud of the work done to help stop the spread of domestic violence by providing education to students and community members on September 15 and every day. The goal is to decrease the need for services to victims and families by reaching Mainers before abuse begins.  

While the numbers from September 15, 2009 are impressive, it is important to note that member programs of MCEDV encountered 30 unmet requests for services during the census day.  Many programs reported a shortage of funds and staff to assist victims in need of shelter, transportation, childcare and legal advocacy.  Of the 30 unmet requests, 16 were from victims seeking emergency shelter or transitional housing. MCEDV is committed to working with member programs, local organizations and the state of Maine to continue to meet the needs of victims of domestic violence and their children.

Maine Summary of Domestic Violence Counts

One Hotline Call Every 12 Minutes- The 2007 National Census of Domestic Violence Services conducted a 24-hour survey on September 25, 2007. The survey found that the nine member projects of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence served 471 men, women and children in one day. More than 128 hotline calls were answered in one day. Domestic violence hotlines are a life line for victims in danger. 220 people were trained in one day as well. Yet, 34 people's need were not met. Projects report that this is due to a lack of monetary resources and staffing. See the one page summary.

Donate Your Cell Phone- A new law went in effect that requires Maine people to properly dispose of their cell phones. Title 38 Section 2143 entitled, "Cellular Telephone Recycling” bans Mainers from throwing their old and unwanted cell phones in the trash. We encourage Mainers to contact their local domestic violence project or sexual assault support centers to donate their phone or use the pre-paid mailing label to donate their phone. Read how you can save a life.

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