The news has been full of domestic violence lately and none of it is okay. You’ve heard the rhetoric and slogans but maybe you’re not convinced anyone can actually help. There are honestly people out there that care and can help.
Dwight Burtis of the Knox County
Sheriff’s Office is the Domestic Violence Detective. He can be reached at
207-594-0429 ext. 722 or at dburtis@knoxcountymaine.gov.
If you would like to talk with an
advocate at the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, call 866-834-HELP (866-834-4357),
TRS 800-787-3224. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 and is
accessible from anywhere in Maine. For more information on what the MCEDV does,
visit their website at http://www.mcedv.org/.
If you are not comfortable speaking with
law enforcement or a state helpline, New Hope for Women provides victim
services locally. NHW staff work to help end domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking, and can help those going through those types of
situations right now. Call their toll-free, confidential 24/hour Crisis
Hotline: 1-800-522-3304. Your safety is extremely important and NHW can work
with you to keep you safe. For more information and resources, visit
NHW’s website at http://www.newhopeforwomen.org/.
If you or someone you know is in
immediate danger, please don’t wait. Call 9-1-1 and get help.
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