The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
domestic violence
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: We can end domestic violence
There are short-term and long-term strategies that could deliver us from an age-old problem.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Art exhibit opens eyes to domestic abuse in our midst
Survivors are threatened by state COVID policies that aim to reduce jail overcrowding.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Three words help survivor find her way out of abusive relationship
‘It’s all true,’ the young woman, no longer afraid to speak up, told her mother after a year of assaults, threats and insults.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Help should be there when survivors of domestic violence need it
The coronavirus crisis is stressing a system that didn’t have enough resources to begin with.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues
The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police: Man damages Pittsfield cruiser, assaults officer while en route to jail
Kristopher M. McWilliams, 31, headbutted Pittsfield Officer Hunter Quinlan and kicked him twice in the chest, according to officials.
Posted inNews
Chesterville man accused of assaulting teenager
Keith Grundy was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic violence assault.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Advocates: Numbers may not show the real toll COVID-19 is taking on domestic violence victims
Stay-at-home order may limit opportunities to call for help.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.