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The Complex Connection Between Income Inequality and Domestic Abuse
By Hilary Waterman, Community Prevention Educator Income inequality and domestic abuse are often treated as completely separate issues—one a commonly issued social critique, the other a private concern about individual…
Read MoreNewsletter: March 2026
A Note from Our Executive Directors Dear Supporters and Community Members, We are excited to share that 2026 marks New Hope Midcoast’s 45th anniversary! In honor of our time serving the Midcoast,…
Read MoreCrossing Borders: Immigrants and Domestic Violence
By Joan LeMole, Development Director Domestic violence among immigrants in the U.S. is a serious, underrecognized and complex problem. The Alliance for Immigrant Survivors suggests fear of deportation, lack of…
Read MoreAbuse and Control During Pregnancy
By Lori Rodriguez, Education and Outreach Director Abusers often seek to control the health choices of their partners, even when they are pregnant. Reproductive coercion, when an abuser tries to…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and HIV/AIDS
By Lori Rodriguez, Education and Outreach Director Data suggests that 55% of women with HIV (and 20% of men) have experienced or are currently experiencing intimate partner violence. Lifetime experience with domestic and…
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