Twenty-six states have already passed some form of an equal rights amendment.
domestic violence
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help
We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Victims of domestic abuse, including Gov. Mills, join campaign to have their stories heard in Augusta area
Mills is among dozens of Maine women participating in the campaign to erase the shame some may feel in being in an abusive relationship.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills, an abuse survivor, to play role in domestic violence campaign
The Finding Our Voices campaign uses bookmarks and banners to tell the stories of domestic violence survivors.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported
The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos
Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Opening our eyes is key to reducing frequency, impact of domestic violence
Each perpetrator is someone else’s supportive friend, loving brother, caring father, helpful neighbor or favorite coworker.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Domestic violence still Maine’s ‘Public Enemy No. 1’
We have learned a lot in the last 20 years, but so much still needs to be done.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Utah case documents how we keep failing domestic violence victims
The scenes we can see in Gabby Petito’s social media posts are repeated everywhere.