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
MCEDV EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FRANCINE GARLAND STARK HONORED WITH NATIONAL ‘DREAM’ AWARD, CELEBRATES 40th YEAR AS ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26th, Francine Garland Stark, executive director of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV), was named the 2025 recipient of the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s (NNEDV) Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award, honoring four decades of advocacy, mentorship, and transformative leadership in the…
Healthcare Providers: Order Your Healthcare Connections Card
Health care providers are an essential link in the coordinated community response to domestic abuse. Identifying and responding to DV in health care settings can make a tremendous difference for patients’ physical health, mental health, safety, and quality of life. Order your MCEDV Healthcare Connections Card here. Please Note: While these cards are currently only available…
Federal Funding Cut Threatens Maine’s DV and Abuse Initiatives
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…