March Against Domestic Violence

Wednesday, Oct. 2, noon at the Fogler library

Please join us and take a stand against domestic violence! #UMaineTakesAction and #UMaineMADV

"The more you know, the safer you will be. these include understanding what consent looks and sounds like, knowing when and where sexual assaults are most likely to occur, "knowing what bystanders can do to prevent sexual assault, knowing how to report a crime, understanding the principles of confidentiality, knowing which policies and practices are based on proven techniques, and being sensitive to issues specific to the campus. U.S. Department of Justice
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
58% of college students say they don’t know what to do to help someone who is a victim of dating abuse. National Domestic violence Hotline
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43% of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse CDC (U.S. Center for Disease Control)
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It takes a village- together we stand against domestic violence. #UMaine taking action.
#UMaine No More
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MBS Corps stands against domestic violence

Resources on and off campus

If you need help or know someone who does, please contact these resources!

UMaine Title IX Office: 5748 Memorial Union, Room 315, 207.581.1406

Services are available to all free of charge.

  • Providing support around the areas of sexual violence, relationship abuse, and stalking.
  • Can help answer questions and concerns.
  • Offering resources and referrals on interpersonal violence.

Off-campus: Partners for Peace: “Partners for Peace provides information and support to anyone affected by abuse and domestic violence throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, including the Greater Bangor Area, Lincoln, Millinocket, Newport, Dexter, and Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.”

24-hour helpline:1-800-863-99091-800-437-1220 (TTY)
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