Maine joins nearly a dozen other states that have added “coercive control” to their definition of domestic abuse in civil code.
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Tight rental market keeps Maine domestic violence survivors in shelters longer
Advocates said they could meet only a fraction of the demand for emergency housing, with only 14% of eligible clients receiving shelter statewide.
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With federal funding in doubt, Maine’s domestic violence resource centers freeze hiring
Resource centers around the state have frozen hiring and are operating understaffed in anticipation of funding shortfalls.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man found guilty of gross sexual assault
Cory J. Hutchinson, 38, was also found guilty of aggravated criminal trespass and domestic violence after about an hour of deliberation by the jury.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine crime victims could lose ‘safety net’ of services without major state investment
Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
Posted inMaine, News
Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say
Seven legal organizations who help Mainers with urgent civil legal matters are asking lawmakers to pass a $15.9 million 2-year emergency bill.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police seek man accused of choking pregnant partner
Dusty O’Brien is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Safe Voices holds vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dozens turned out for Safe Voices’ vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated for burns over 80% of her body from an attack by her partner.