Talk of the Towns 10/10/08

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: Putting An End to Domestic Violence, The Work of “Next Step”

An overview of the issue currently and historically. How are services provided? What agencies work cooperatively? “Call to Men” national/local grassroots efforts. “Ties that Bind” business support for survivors and victims.

Guests:

Lori Fogelman, Executive Director, Next Step Domestic Violence Program of Hancock and Washington Counties; Kelly Brown, Next Step and Ties That Bind Initiative; Rick Doyle, Legal Assistance, Next Step and Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Assault; Rick Otto, Call To Men

Call in show

FMI: Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Statewide Hotline: 1-866-83-4HELP