MCEDV advocates for the right of all people to live free from domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
What We Do
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence serves our network of nine members throughout the state, helping them do the very best work they can for survivors of abuse. We also provide support for state level partners as they respond to abuse, create frameworks to inform the public's understanding of the issue, and advocate for policies that will hold abusive people to account and keep survivors safe.
Training & Technical Assistance
MCEDV offers training, consultation and technical assistance to statewide and multi-regional entities, seeking to improve their responses to domestic abuse.
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MCEDV strives to bring the voices of survivors to discussions of public policy, and to center our solutions on those most impacted by abuse.
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MCEDV offers support to our nine members as they work in communities across the state to provide direct assistance to people affected by domestic violence, and to improve the ways communities and institutions respond to abuse.
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Our members are available to all people impacted by domestic abuse and violence. Are you looking for help managing the risks posed by your partner? Could you use some non-judgmental support? Maybe you are worried about someone in your life who is experiencing abuse? No matter which of these applies, advocates are here for you. Don’t hesitate to call.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026
MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and take action to end domestic abuse. Below is just some of what will be happening, from Wells to St. Agatha…
Join Our Team! MCEDV is Hiring a Housing Services Finance Coordinator
MCEDV is hiring a Housing Services Finance Coordinator. For nearly 50 years, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) has advocated for the right of all people to live free from domestic abuse and all forms of violence. MCEDV administers a statewide Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH), funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
Limit on ICE Cooperation Will Help Maine’s Domestic Violence Survivors | Opinion
On July 29, a new state law went into effect, creating a clear boundary between Maine law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence supported this initiative (LD 1971) during the last legislative session in part because the Trump administration’s war on immigrants, and the public entanglement of some in Maine’s law enforcement…