During October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Terry Gilman remembers her daughter, Autumn Joy Gullifer, who was murdered by Gullifer’s estranged husband, and offers tips to those affected by violence, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Open your eyes: Domestic abuse is all around us
More than half the time when I mention domestic abuse to someone in Maine, they tell me they too were terrorized by someone they loved, or that this happened to their mother, grandmother, sister or daughter.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough resident honored for domestic violence advocacy
Mary Lou Smith of Scarborough has been named Volunteer of the Year by The Purple Ribbon Awards, sponsored by Theresa’s Fund/DomesticShelters.org to honors domestic violence advocates, programs, shelters and survivors nationwide. Smith is being honored for her work with “Finding Our Voices, a nonprofit group of domestic abuse survivors with the goal of breaking the […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta police arrest alleged rapist in Oregon
Damien Sanchez, 26, of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested recently on a warrant related to an alleged assault at an Augusta hotel.
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Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine domestic violence advocacy group lays groundwork with next generation in Bath
Using age-appropriate lessons on inclusivity, empathy and boundary setting, the group aims to prepare youngsters for future conversations about domestic violence.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Goodwill stores assist in promoting domestic violence awareness
Posters with information about a 24/7 domestic violence awareness hotline and a website are now being featured in break rooms and dressing rooms at every Goodwill store, office and warehouse in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. The Stay Safe initiative was started by Finding our Voices, a nonprofit that educates the public about domestic violence […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine’s domestic violence agencies offer resources to people in need
Advocates are among the frontline workers during the pandemic, and their services can be accessed anywhere in the state through a toll-free hotline.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Police renews partnership amid increase in domestic violence severity
The Through These Doors domestic violence resource center will continue to provide training for officers and accompany them on some calls.