Posts by nhm
Where Does Safety Reside
Where Does Safety Reside: The intersection of domestic violence and mass shootings By: Joan LeMole, Development Director and Hillary Waterman, Community Prevention Educator Recent events in Lewiston, coupled with the…
Read MoreLegal advocacy makes a difference for survivors of domestic violence
By: Susanna Norwood, Legal Services Director The impacts of domestic violence can be felt in many ways—physically, mentally, emotionally, and even legally. As survivors work to build a life that…
Read MoreTalk offers strategies to prevent school-based sexual harassment
By: Joan LeMole, Development Director School is much more than a place for academic learning. It’s a safe, secure place where students can feel valued, respected and nurtured. It provides a…
Read MoreEducation plays a key role in preventing teen dating violence
By: Lori Loftin, System Advocacy and Education Director When people think about survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, they often think about adults. However, for many, dating violence and…
Read MoreVolunteers make a difference in the lives of survivors
By: Lori Loftin, System Advocacy and Education Director Volunteers have always played an important role in helping survivors of domestic abuse. A key component in that role is the right…
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