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Coercive Control: The Bottom Line in Domestic Abuse By: Joan LeMole, Development Director  Domestic abuse research and reporting often focus on physical violence. But this narrow frame may be misleading. Between 60% and 80% of domestic abuse survivors seeking outside supports (i.e., from police, shelters) experience what advocates call coercive control. Coercive control is a…

The Camden Rotary Club honored this year’s recipients of charitable grants during a recent meeting. We recently received a $1,500 grant to support housing for victims of domestic abuse. Camden Rotary annual grants support 501(c)3 organizations that work to improve the lives of people in Knox County and Lincolnville. With secure housing, victims can move forward with their…

Legal Advocacy Director Susanna Norwood with Boothbay Harbor police officers after a recent training. By: knox.villagesoup.com ROCKLAND — New Hope Midcoast, the region’s domestic violence resource center, recently announced new strategic priorities to strengthen services, community connections and staff resources in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties. Two years ago, the organization changed its name…

Impacts of Abuse on Mental Health By: Lori Rodriguez, Education and Outreach Director Survivors of domestic abuse often experience impacts on their mental health. Sometimes these effects are temporary, and sometimes they can be long-lasting. According to the book, Intimate partner violence: A health-based perspective, studies done with survivors seeking support from domestic violence resource…