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Abuse 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…
Read MoreRecanting in Domestic Abuse: Coercing the Narrative
By Joan LeMole, Development Director According to research, up to 80% of domestic abuse victims take back or recant accusations against their abuser. However, recantation doesn’t mean that the abuse…
Read MoreA Message from Our Executive Director
After seven incredible years with New Hope Midcoast, I will be stepping down from my role as Executive Director as of December 10. It has been the honor of my career…
Read MoreNewsletter: November, 2025
From left: New Hope Midcoast Executive Director Rebekah Paredes gathers with New Hope Midcoast Board Secretary, Christina Schechtman, and Board President, Sarah Post at the 2025 Belfast Area Chamber of…
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