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Nine Domestic Violence Resource Centers: One Philosophy and Regional Specificity
In the 1970s and ’80s, Mainers created regional resource centers around the needs in their communities, recognizing their local cultures and specificities. Thanks to our members, we can recognize the nuance in experiences…
Read MoreNewsletter: September 2026
Executive Director, Peg Drisko, gathers with members of the New Hope Midcoast Leadership Team. A Note from Our Executive Director Settling In with Gratitude and Hope By Peg Drisko, Ph.D.…
Read MoreGiving Domestic Abuse Survivors Hope for 45 Years
By Lori Rodriguez, Community Education and Prevention Director In 1981, a handful of survivors of domestic violence started an organization they called New Hope for Women. Ten hotline volunteers offered…
Read MoreBuilding Strong Partnerships to Protect Children
By Lori Rodriguez, Director of Community Education and Prevention There is no question that domestic abuse impacts children. Research has shown that, each year, 1 in 15 children in the…
Read MoreNewsletter: June 2026
A Note from Our Executive Directors We are thrilled to welcome Peg Drisko, Ph.D., as our incoming executive director! With a passion for results and positive change, Peg joins us…
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