Family Violence Project

Join the Family Violence Project for an important event, 'The Power of One,' Sunday, Feb., 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Buker Center, Augusta.

This is Emma, 26, from Ireland. She is a mother of two and wants you to hear her story.

Shoppers at Hannaford, Elm Plaza in Waterville, were treated to quite a surprise Friday (Feb. 27) night. It was a 'flash mob' presented by the kNOw Violence Task Force and Dance Connection dancers. Their hope was to bring attention to the problem of teen dating violence.

In the monthly discussion we have been having about domestic violence issues in central Maine we have looked at a number of issues. Our most recent discussion was about domestic violence and the conversation about domestic violence and pro sports.  Check out what the ladies from the Family Violence Project talked about! //townsquare.media/site/490/files/2014/10/PSA-NFL-GOOD-POD.mp3">Read M

The Family Violence Project and many area restaurants and musical artists in central Maine are joining forces in October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will be helping to raise awareness and funds for the FVP.

In the monthly discussion we have been having about domestic violence issues in central Maine we have looked at a number of issues. Our most recent discussion was about domestic violence and supporting the victims of domestic violence.  Check out what the ladies from the Family Violence Project talked about! //townsquare.media/site/490/files/2014/09/PSA-DV-Support-Groups-POD.mp3">

This is so well done. This year I have spent a lot of time talking with the Family Violence Project on our Sunday morning issues program. One of our recent conversations was about dating violence and teens. It can be hard to tell concern and love from controlling, obsessive and possessive...

In the monthly discussion we have been having about domestic violence issues in central Maine we have looked at a number of issues. Our most recent discussion was about domestic violence and teen and teen dating.  Check out what the ladies from the Family Violence Project talked about! //townsquare.media/site/490/files/2014/07/PSA-DV-TEENS-POD.mp3">

In our year look look at domestic violence, I have learned a lot. This show has taught me the most.  It is a conversation about how domestic violence effects the kids.  Even if the children are NOT directly involved in the verbal or physical abuse...it effects them. Even if they are little babies in the crib in the other room...it effects them!  Even if the baby is in the womb...it effects them!!

The more frequent question around domestic abuse has been 'why does she stay'? But the real question is 'why does he do that'?  The victims are just that...the victims of another persons behavior. This week we talk a look at why does he do that with a book with the same name "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds Of Angry and Controlling Men" Check out our conversation on that question.

We have been doing a series of shows this year on issues surrounding domestic violence. It has been fascinating to learn about the Family Violence Project and its history. It is amazing how much FVP does in our community.  This show focuses on the question that always seems to be asked ‘why does she stay’. There is no one answer. BUT one big factor in the equation is the kids. Let’s hear more abou

I finally got her on the show! Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney, Maeghan Maloney along with Lynne Dailey of the Family Violence Project stopped in to tell us about a vigil followed by a speak out in Waterville on Wednesday. The event is called, "Pinwheels for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness."

On Sunday mornings this year we have been talking a lot about domestic violence in our communities and resources. This month we are talking about a subject that I never really thought about domestic violence and the work place.

For anyone who has been lucky enough to not experience domestic or family violence I think the question is so easy to ask, 'Why does she stay'? The reality of why someone stays in an unhealthy situation is as varied as the situations.  Sunday mornings all this year we will take a look a violence in our homes and families.  The week the question was 'why does she stay?'  Here are answers from two c

I always like talking to the folks from the Family Violence Project. For one thing, I learn a lot. But there is so much positive that comes from them. The positive steps in the right direction and the resources the FVP provides the Central Maine area. Here is what I learned about domestic violence and the holidays.

I had never written a story about domestic violence. I'd talked about it plenty on the radio but never actually took the initiative to bring the subject up on my own accord. Suddenly, a week or two ago, that all changed after two horrific stories surfaced, both of which involved men murdering the women they were suppose to love. I wondered, how can men have women convinced they are so loved, wh