Family Violence Project

Shelter services: our kennebec county shelter provides temporary emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their children who have been forced to leave their homes because of partner violence or threats of violence; residents are helped with obtaining housing, tanf, food stamps, mainecare, housing assistance, employment and other resources residents needed in order to rebuild their lives. 100% of clients who request shelter receive assistance and/or a referral for appropriate sheltering.

Community education: we cannot end domestic violence alone. Our community education programs are designed to raise awareness about domestic violence in our communities and educate about the dynamics of domestic abuse and to work with law enforcement, courts, social service agencies and institutions about how to respond to domestic violence appropriately. Our school-based abuse prevention program offers age appropriate presentations for students in pre-school through high school and adult education. Presentations are designed to inform children and youth about domestic violence and healthy relationships, thereby increasing knowledge of available resources, decreasing isolation, and shaping how our youth approach dating relationships.

Somerset shelter: our somerset shelter provides temporary emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their children who have been forced to leave their homes because of partner violence or threats of violence; residents are helped with obtaining housing, tanf, food stamps, mainecare, housing assistance, employment and other resources residents need in order to rebuild their lives. 100% of clients who request shelter receive assistance and/or a referral for appropriate sheltering. Changework: the mission of changework is to help men acknowledge their abusive behaviors and beliefs, identify their use of violence and coercive control,and learn to treat partners and children with respect rather than abuse. This certified batterer education program offers change opportunities for abusive men using the nationally recognized domestic abuse intervention project's duluth model (daip). The goal of the education program is to stop male violence and promote individual responsibility. Supportive housing: this program offers safe, secure and affordable permanent housing and supports for victims and their children as they make the transition from living in an abusive home. Support is offered to assist residents working toward individual goals such as continued education, work training, financial literacy, medical treatment, parenting skills and accessing other needed resources. Helpline: the 24/7 helpline allows victims to reach out for assistance at any time. Advocates provide support, help with safety planning and referrals for additional resources.