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MCEDV advocates for the right of all people to live free from domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Latest Blog Posts

What We Know to be True About the Crime of DV Homicide

According to reporting, the Mainer who opened fire at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was targeting their ex-wife and family members. We send our greatest sympathies to the people and the community who are affected by the actions of this individual.  An investigation is ongoing, as law enforcement in both Maine and Rhode Island do their work. While there’s much we don’t yet know…

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Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel Releases 15th Annual Report: “Coming Together for Safety”

On Tuesday, February 2nd, members of the Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel gathered at the Statehouse to share its 15th Biennial Report, titled “Coming Together for Safety”. The report is the culmination of the Panel’s review of 20 domestic abuse homicides occurring between 2021 and 2024. Governor Janet Mills, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey,…

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MCEDV Releases 2025 Annual Report

MCEDV’s 2025 Annual Report provides an overview of what our movement in Maine has accomplished over the last year. View the report here. Want to learn more? Check out our recently released 2025 Data Dashboard to learn more about the breadth, depth, and impact of our work:

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