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PublishedNovember 22, 2019
Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts
Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Maine Compass: Domestic abuse destroys lives even when it doesn’t end them
All intimate-partner violence takes a toll, and stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Maine Compass: 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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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
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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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Candlelight vigil held for Waterville woman allegedly slain by boyfriend
About 50 people attended an evening ceremony Sunday night in memory of Melissa Sousa, the 29-year-old mother of twin 8-year-old daughters who was allegedly killed by her longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Our View: Don’t let children be forgotten victims of domestic violence
The long-term affects of witnessing abuse are clear and must be addressed.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
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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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
New Maine law to protect abuse survivors’ finances is illegal, credit agencies say in lawsuit
The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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