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02/05/08: MCEDV Hires New Executive Director- The governing board of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence has hired Connie Neal as its executive director effective April 1, 2008. “Connie’s wealth of experience in domestic violence advocacy, not-for-profit leadership, resource development, training, and policy implementation will be a tremendous asset in her work on behalf of the coalition and more importantly victims of domestic violence," states Donna Baietti, chair of the coalition’s governing board. Read press release.
02/04/08: The Governor Declares February 4-8 Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Week- Studies report that more than 1/2 of America's teens know friends who have experienced some sort of dating abuse. To promote awareness and engage youth a student poster contest is taking place. Youth are encouraged to create a poster that educates others about the issue of teen dating violence. Find out more information about teen dating violence and the student poster contest.
01/30/08: 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.
01/28/08: 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.
01/26/08: The New Year Begins with a Double Domestic Homicide- Passion is no excuse for murder. People experience passion, pain and anger everyday. Most of us have experienced the heart wrenching feelings of rejection and the stinging rage of jealousy that comes from seeing a former partner with a new lover. The majority of people do not pick up a gun, knife or weapon to murder or harm. Richard W. Widdecomb Jr. did. Read MCEDV's statement.
01/10/08: One Thousand Stalking Safety Kits Assembled and Available for Victims- More than 30 volunteers gathered at the Department of Public Safety to sound the alarm about stalking and to assemble 1000 stalking safety kits which will be distributed across the state and made available to stalking victims. Call your local domestic violence project to receive a stalking safety kit 1.866.834.HELP. Read more about Stalking
10/31/07: Be A Bridge, It Could Save A Life- Maine’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) began airing a series of television public service announcements to combat domestic-related gun violence in Maine. These hard-hitting spots feature Maine citizens who, in their own words, describe the impact that domestic violence has had on their lives.
View these public service announcements.
9/25/7: Maine’s Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims- MCEDV joined the Maine Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the Maine Office of the Attorney General to honor murder victims. MCEDV's Statement
2008 Maine/New Hampshire Victim Assistance Academy (March 16—21, Freeport)- The Maine/New Hampshire Victim Assistance Academy is a 40-hour intensive training for professionals working in the field of advocacy for victims of crime. This academically-based foundation level training is designed to build the capacity and skill level of victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and other professionals. The Academy also provides a format for informal networking among professionals. Registration form.
A Call to Young Men(tors) (April 12)- A day long conference for highschool and college age men. As a result of the symposium, participants will be able to: list existing work being done throughout the state by well-meaning men to end violence against women; model collaboration with men of differing ages and skill sets recognize ways that men can engage their school communities in efforts to end violence against women; and list ways to positively change language and actions that support and condone violence against women. For more information e-mail nicky@mcedv.org
Batterers Accountability in the Child Welfare System (Ocobter 6, Bangor) The Statewide Training Committee working under the Rural DV/CPS Grant is planning a training on batterers accountability in the child welfare system. David Mandel from the Non-Violence Alliance will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Mandel will provide information on the adverse impact of domestic violence on children and how to connect that impact directly to the behavior of batterers. More information will follow. To find out more e-mail kimd@mcedv.org
October 2007: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
January 2008: Issue 3
December 2007: Issue 2
January 2007: Issue 1
10/30/07: Abuse at home? Help is close at hand.
10/18/07: Domestic Violence is Everyone's Business
08/12/07: Predominant Physical Aggressor
01/29/07: It's Everyone's Business
01/28/07: Root Cause of Domestic Violence
01/26/07: Battering As A Crime
12/06/06: Barriers to Leaving |
