domestic violence
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Our View: Don’t let Maine’s children be the forgotten victims of domestic violence
The long-term effects of witnessing abuse are clear and must be addressed.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence
Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2019
Maine Voices: Our communities are safer when we support people living in fear
Take action against domestic abuse: If someone you know is a target, check in with them. If you see someone acting controlling, tell them that's not OK.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
New Maine law to protect abuse survivors’ finances is illegal, credit agencies say in lawsuit
The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2019
Bill Nemitz: She lived a lie for decades – until the day she set herself free
Trapped under a cloud of domestic violence for 43 years, Mary Lou Smith, now 79, says it's never too late to seek help.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Family of North Waterboro woman stunned by her murder
Members of Christal Denis' family, including her mother and 3 adult children, are at a loss for why the woman's husband, Christopher Denis, would kill her and then take his own life.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Another View: Mills supports tribal sovereignty in domestic abuse cases
The governor is working with the bill's sponsors to clarify language in regards to non-Native defendants who are prosecuted in tribal courts.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2019
Our View: Tribal courts should get assault cases
Native crime victims can be better protected by tribal courts without violating non-Native defendants' rights.
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