Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
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Maine Voices: Domestic abuse destroys lives even when it doesn’t end them
All intimate-partner violence takes a toll. Stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.
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Maine Voices: Community accountability is key to ending domestic violence
Abuse will escalate if people who know and care about abusers excuse their behavior or try to ‘avoid taking sides.’
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The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act
There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
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Portland man pleads guilty to murder for strangling his girlfriend to death
Gregory Vance, 62, will be sentenced in December for killing Patricia Grassi, with a plea agreement capping his prison term at 35 years.
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Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis
Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
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Family, friends hold candlelight vigil for slain Waterville woman
The body of Melissa Sousa, a 29-year-old mother of twins, was found Wednesday. Her longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murder.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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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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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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.