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Wal-Mart Helps Victims Reach Services- Recently, 11 Wal-Mart stores in northern and eastern Maine began printing the phone numbers to Maine’s crisis hot lines for domestic violence and sexual assault on their sales receipts. “Wal-Mart is setting a great example, doing their part to get information out to the public about the resources that exist in Maine to help those who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence,” said Governor Baldacci. “Help for victims is only a phone call away, and each week these Wal-Mart stores are printing off almost 350,000 receipts with this valuable information. All of this is designed to get victims the information that will help them get the help they need...” Read more

One Hotline Call Every 12 Minutes- The 2007 National Census of Domestic Violence Services conducted a 24-hour survey on September 25, 2007. The survey found that the nine member projects of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence served 471 men, women and children in one day. More than 128 hotline calls were answered in one day. Domestic violence hotlines are a life line for victims in danger. 220 people were trained in one day as well. Yet, 34 people's need were not met. Projects report that this is due to a lack of monetary resources and staffing. See the one page summary.

Donate Your Cell Phone- A new law went in effect that requires Maine people to properly dispose of their cell phones. Title 38 Section 2143 entitled, "Cellular Telephone Recycling” bans Mainers from throwing their old and unwanted cell phones in the trash. We encourage Mainers to contact their local domestic violence project or sexual assault support centers to donate their phone or use the pre-paid mailing label to donate their phone. Read how you can save a life.

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