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Letter to the Editor, Portland Press Herald March 2026 Maine’s domestic violence (DV) resource centers are no longer able to meet the demand for our services. At Through These Doors, Cumberland County’s only DV resource center, we were forced to reduce staffing levels due to flat funding from the State of Maine and reduced federal … Continued

Teens and young adults often feel their relationships are minimized and can easily be written off as “puppy love” by the trusted adults in their lives. However, the 2019 CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicated that about 1 in 12 U.S. high school students had experienced physical or sexual dating violence in the previous 12 … Continued

As January comes to a close, Through These Doors reflects on National Stalking Awareness Month and how to carry this month’s efforts forward to support survivors of stalking all year long. Throughout the month of January, TTD has prioritized holding space for internal and external discussions about how we can best support folks experiencing stalking. … Continued

Through These Doors remembers and honors Lois Galgay Reckitt at the time of her recent death for her tenacity, vision, courage, humor, and determination. Lois joined Through These Doors in our infancy (when we were first Family Crisis Shelter then Family Crisis Services). Lois began when there were two employees and a few volunteers. As … Continued

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! TTD recognizes October also as Domestic Violence ACTION Month, a time when all of us can do our part to reduce and end domestic abuse in our own networks and communities. Please check out TTD’s social media pages for daily posts to learn more about domestic violence and how … Continued

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Throughout the month, Through These Doors’ YAAPP (Young Adult Abuse Prevention Program) Educators have been sharing posts on their Instagram @ttdteen, to support young people in navigating their relationships and staying safe and healthy. All of us deserve relationships free from violence. Through These Doors and … Continued

Thanks to US Cellular who donated 50 wireless hotspots and two years of service to Through These Doors as part of its After School Access Project. This donation will help provide reliable and safe internet access and opportunities and keep local families connected. “The success and safety of families in the communities we serve is … Continued

November 2, 2022 Huge thanks to everyone who participated in DVAM, Domestic Violence Action Month, in October! At TTD, we were very busy facilitating three book clubs, participating in a variety of business events, spreading the news about Purple Light Nights® , promoting the Library Campaign, joining the Maine Marathon, pulling off Wear Purple Day, … Continued

Welcome to October! This year we are taking DVAM in a slightly different direction and have revamped our terminology from Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Domestic Violence Action Month! Yes, the focus is on ACTION. What can I do? What can you do? What can we all do together to reduce domestic abuse as it … Continued