Maine's Sexual Assault Support Centers
SASSMM is one of several sexual assault support centers in Maine. If you live in Eastern Cumberland, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Knox, or Waldo Counties, we are your local center. Click here to find other centers in Maine as well. Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault is organized to end sexual violence and to support high quality sexual violence prevention and response within Maine communities. AMHC Sexual Assault Services is a member of the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Legal Services for the Elderly LSE provides persons age 60 and over with free legal advice regarding health care, health insurance, Medicare (including Part D), MaineCare (Medicaid), Social Security and other public benefits, pension and retirement benefits, powers of attorney, consumer matters including creditor and bankruptcy problems, physical and financial abuse, guardianship defense, and other issues. Maine Army National Guard – SARC The Maine Army National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is designed to help prevent and respond to sexual assault among members of the military in Maine. Maine Attorney General The Maine Attorney General represents the State of Maine and its agencies in civil actions; prosecuting claims to recover money for the State; investigating and prosecuting homicides and other crimes; consulting with and advising the district attorneys; enforcing proper application of funds given to public charities in the State; and giving written opinions upon questions of law submitted by the Governor, Legislature, or state agencies. Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence seeks to create and encourage a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists, and to ensure that all people affected by domestic abuse and violence are supported and that batterers are held accountable. MCEDV mobilizes and coordinates community action through a statewide network of domestic violence projects. Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention The Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention (MCEAP) supports collaborative efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. MCEAP promotes a unifying vision which addresses elder abuse, and drives this vision by advocating for public policy, supporting collaboration between existing resources, and facilitating cross-disciplinary communication. MCEAP acts as a resource for training and education efforts among existing stakeholders. MCEAP is comprised of over 80 organizations and individuals from across Maine. Maine Department of Corrections Victim Services This website accesses the information provided by the Department of Corrections for victims of crime. The information includes, but is not limited to, sentencing information, anticipated date of release, place of confinement, and restitution status of those convicted of crimes relating to the victim. Maine District Attorneys District attorneys work with law enforcement and represent the government in prosecuting criminal offenses. Maine Guidelines for Screening Caregivers Individuals who require personal care may be vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. This document provides screening guidelines for individuals and families hiring in-home personal caregivers. These guidelines were created with the belief that all recipients of care have the right to compassionate, competent, respectful, and safe care. Maine Resilience Building Network MRBN is a collective of individuals and organizations in Maine dedicated to building resilience in Maine’s people and communities. Maine Secretary of State Address Confidentiality Program The Address Confidentiality Program is administered by the Secretary of State and provides an important service to residents of the State of Maine who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The ACP provides a designated address to victims who have moved to a new location unknown to their abuser. It also provides participants with a free first-class confidential mail forwarding service. This website provides additional information. If you are interesting in this program, you can email our Director of Client Services to talk about eligibility for the program and enroll. Maine Sex Offender Registry The Sex Offender Registry website is maintained by the Maine State Police, State Bureau of Identification and is intended to provide the public information concerning the location of registered offenders currently within Maine. The registration information contained on the Maine Sex Offender Registry is updated on a daily basis to reflect the most current information on file with the State Bureau of Identification. Maine State Computer Crimes Unit The Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit (formerly Maine Computer Crimes Task Force) is a multi-jurisdictional entity designed to primarily assist law enforcement officers and prosecutors in Maine with the investigation and prosecution of computer crimes. Computer crimes are those in which a computer is used as an instrument in committing, or assisting in the commission of a crime, or in which the computer is a target of a criminal act. Additional information about the Maine State Computer Crimes Unit can be found at the following website address. Maine Suicide Prevention Program Hotline If you are concerned about yourself or about someone else, call the crisis hotline at 1-888-568-1112. If you are not in Maine, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The link also provides information about the Maine Suicide Prevention Program. Maine Victim Witness Advocates Victim Witness Advocates work within the criminal justice system to provide support to crime victims in dealing with the inconvenience and anxiety of going to court and understanding the often confusing procedures of the criminal justice process. You can contact Maine’s Victim Witness Advocates through their associated District Attorney’s office. Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) coordinates the volunteer efforts of Maine attorneys and community members to help low-income people navigate the civil justice system. They provide free information, brief assistance, and pro-bono legal representation in civil legal matters to qualifying clients. Their volunteers give low-income Mainers the tools and the knowledge to be equal participants in the legal system. Penquis Law Project The Penquis Law Project is a public interest law practice which seeks to create access to civil legal services for low- and moderate-income residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis counties who would otherwise be without counsel and/ or representation. In particular, the Law Project serves clients who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Legal assistance is available in the following areas: protection from abuse orders; determination of parental rights and responsibilities; divorce; post judgment actions; other family matters; and civil matters related to sexual assault and/or stalking. Pine Tree Legal Assistance Pine Tree Legal Assistance is a nonprofit corporation established in 1966 by private attorneys in Maine to promote access to justice by providing high quality free legal assistance responsive to the immediate needs of individual low-income clients and to address the long-range barriers to justice affecting low-income people in Maine. Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program provides training and technical assistance for healthcare providers that care for patients who have suffered sexual assault, and in the use of the Maine sex crimes kit for collection of evidence. This national model utilizes an interdisciplinary, community-based approach for the dignified and compassionate care and treatment of sexual assault patients. The SAFE Program is under the jurisdiction of the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Click here for more information on the program. Wabanaki Women’s Coalition The Wabanaki Women’s Coalition’s mission is to increase the capacity of Tribal Communities to respond to domestic and sexual violence, and influence Tribal, National, and Regional systems to increase awareness, safety, justice and healing for all their relations. |