In the wake of prevalent mass shootings in this country, we all too often hear sentiments that suggest that now is not the time for change or discussion. It’s too soon. Not the right time. That now is the time for thoughts and prayers. And although time for mourning and reflection and remembering those who […]
Elise Johansen
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Important for victims of domestic violence to know help is available
Each year, approximately half of the homicides in Maine are related to domestic violence, and while most of us are aware that this is an issue that impacts our communities, we don’t always see the many forms domestic violence can take. Many people automatically think of the dynamics between two spouses or dating partners. We […]
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Safe Voices there to help victims
An article in the Sun Journal (Sept. 20) gave accounts of a the horrific stabbing of Cpl. Michael Dumond of the Lewiston Police Department while officers were attempting to take Jonathan Order into custody for strangulation against his girlfriend. After a standoff with police, Order now sits in jail with a charge of attempted murder, […]
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Domestic violence not a private matter
It is not surprising that hearing stories of trauma, devastation and unfathomable violence is commonplace when you work at a domestic violence resource center. But every day, because of the news and social media, hearing about domestic violence in our local communities is common for everyone else, too. However, what many of us don’t know […]
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Johansen named executive director at Safe Voices
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the Lewiston-based domestic violence resource center, announces the selection of Elise Johansen as the agency’s new executive director. Johansen was selected after a regional search to replace outgoing Director Jane Morrison, who announced her retirement in January. Johansen has more than 13 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, from […]