Domestic violence
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Maine Voices: Norway woman’s slaying shows what we don’t get about domestic violence
We still ask, ‘Why did she stay?’ but we don’t demand an answer to the question, ‘Why did he do it?’
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Two Maine authors turn their life stories into novels in verse
'The Road to After' and 'The Name She Gave Me' draw on the writers' own circumstances, as they grew up in — and found their way out of — dysfunctional families.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims
Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Guns for domestic abusers, agency power next up at Supreme Court
Here are the cases to watch.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Breaking the silence: Finding Our Voices event sheds light on ways to stop domestic violence
Domestic violence survivors encourage others to speak out, lend a helping hand and not judge those going through "absolute hell."
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Domestic abuse survivors host Freeport event to break silence, spread awareness
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host a public discussion about the experience of domestic abuse survivors at the Freeport Community Library at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
Finding Our Voices hosts community conversation on domestic abuse
A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2023
Augusta police failed to identify themselves until last seconds in 2019 shooting of man
The Maine Deadly Force Review Panel, created the same year as the Augusta incident, recommends officers identify themselves as police officers loudly when knocking at someone's door.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Federal appeals court strikes down domestic violence gun law
The ruling is the latest domino to fall after the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority set new standards for reviewing the nation's gun laws.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Maine Voices: Not a love story
Just as domestic abuse in real life is everywhere, but hidden in the shadows, so it is on TV, as well as in movies, songs and books. Open your eyes, and you will see.
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