Safety audits and monthly advisory council meetings
Develop and Implement New Policies
Victims notified upon release of defendants from Jail
Courtroom security improved with entry screening and exit strategies
Risk assessment and case review teams
Examine and Improve Victim Safety in the Justice System
Pro Bono representation of victims in protection from abuse (PFA) matters, in partnership with MSBA Women’s Law Section, Maine Bar Foundation, Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, and Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Project 911 Cell - Collecting cell phones for victims
Coordinate use of alarm systems for victims
Coordinate Electronic Monitoring and Victim Notification Project
Safety planning and multi-disciplinary intervention through the High Risk Response Team
Hold Offenders Accountable
Domestic Violence Court Case Coordination Project Judicial Monitoring
Community Supervision by Maine Pretrial Case Manager and Department of Corrections Domestic Violence Probation Officer, including home visits to monitor compliance with conditions of release or probation
Use of Electronic Monitoring for appropriate cases
Provide Outreach and Services for Victims in Underserved Populations
Advocacy and outreach to Latino victims of sexual assault
Support for coordination of agencies providing services to trafficking and commercial sex exploitation victims
Advocacy, support, and re-entry planning for incarcerated victims
Advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, support groups, and housing assistance for victims in later life
Language line services and interpretation services