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.
Learn MoreMember Services
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 Information & ResourcesLatest Blog Posts
Update from the 132nd Maine Legislature
The 132nd Maine Legislature adjourned on April 14, 2026. In this short session, we focused much of our advocacy on critical funding needs, both for survivor services and for the programs that seek to change the behavior of those who abuse. “An Act to Prevent DV by Providing Adequate Funding Support for Court-ordered Certified DV…
Crossing Borders: Immigrants and Domestic Violence | Opinion
Domestic violence among immigrants in the U.S. is a serious, underrecognized and complex problem. The Alliance for Immigrant Survivors suggests fear of deportation, lack of financial resources, language barriers, education level, and cultural practices impact victim access to – and likelihood of engaging with – important resources. The National Network to End Domestic Violence finds…
The Crimes in the Epstein Files are Not as Far Away as we Think | Opinion
We have an opportunity right now – a moral imperative – to stare this moment in the eye and refuse to look away. But how? Like many, I have been reading through the Epstein files and trying to make sense of the horrendous and devastating things documented in those pages. As I search for understanding…