Watch the interview with MCEDV executive director Francine Garland Stark and York County survivor Ceci on WGME’s Spotlight on ME series. Domestic abuse is one of Maine’s biggest issues. Annually, nearly half of the state’s homicides are perpetrated by a family member or current or former partner of the victim. Since the 1970s, Maine has…
Slashing Federal Medicaid Funding Puts Maine Domestic Violence Survivors at Risk By MCEDV executive director Francine Garland Stark When the U.S. House of Representatives passed its “big beautiful bill” last week, it sent shivers down the spines of domestic violence advocates because we know what slashing Medicaid funding would mean for people facing domestic violence.…
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FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE POSES IMMEDIATE EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO MAINE’S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Maine’s movement to end domestic violence is facing an unprecedented crisis. On Jan. 27, the federal Office of Budget and Management issued an executive order pausing the disbursement of federal grants and loans. This includes money already approved for ongoing grant-funded projects.…
MCEDV’s Amanda Taisey and Safe Voices’ Tori Delinas will offer a virtual Mental Health Training on January 11 & 13. Day One: Module 1&2 | February 11, 2025 | 9:00 – 4:30 Day Two: Module 3&4 | February 13, 2025 | 9:00 – 4:30 Register HERE. This training consists of four modules offered over two…
Yesterday, MCEDV, the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Legal Services for Maine Elders, legislators, advocates, and survivors held a rally and press conference at the Maine State House in support of funding for victims’ services in Maine. Senator Anne Carney, sponsor of a bill to ensure the continuation of state funds…
