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Victims notified upon release of defendants from Jail

Courtroom security improved with entry screening and exit strategies

Pro Bono representation of victims in PFA matters, in partnership with MSBA Women’s Law Section, Maine Bar Foundation, Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, and Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Anti-Stalking Initiative: stalking kits and educationAnti-Stalking Press Release
Anti-Stalking Kick-Off Press Conference  

Project 911 Cell- collecting cell phones for victims911 Cell

Free ADT alarm systems for Portland area victims

DV Court Case Coordination Project Judicial Monitoring 

Community Supervision by Maine Pretrial Case Manager and Department of Corrections DV Probation Officer, including home visits to monitor compliance with conditions of release or probation

Protection from Abuse Information Project where the Pretrial Case Manager explains the PFA process and the conditions of the Protection Order to defendants

Elder AbuseAdvocacy, support, and re-entry planning for Incarcerated Victims

Advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, support groups, and housing assistance for elder victims by the project Elder Abuse Victim specialist 

Language line services, conferences, and translation of court information and forms for New Mainers into six major languages

Training for law enforcement, social workers, judges, faith communities, New Mainers, healthcare providers, and businesses on how to recognize, respond to, and refer domestic violence victims and perpetrators to appropriate resources