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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
If you or a loved one who is incarcerated in Maine believes they have experienced unlawful discrimination, the Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC) may be able to help.
We stand firm in our dedication to advocacy and support. Our resolve to provide essential resources and assistance ensures that incarcerated citizens in Maine and their families can rely on us during challenging times.
In this informative video, Nicole Lund and Jan Collins make the case for reinstating parole in Maine. Their presentation, held at the University of Maine at Farmington's Emery Community Arts Center, discusses the vital process of parole and the significant improvement it holds for individuals and society.
Frank Zarro, founder of Society Impact, sheds a light on the deficiencies of Maine’s criminal legal system as it relates to racial inequality, underfunded reentry and rehabilitation programs and the lack of parole legislation, and what it will require for the state of Maine to begin fulfilling its neglected constitutional responsibilities.
On November 14th , Nicole Lund led a discussion on Mass Incarceration in order to minimize stigma and shame that surrounds this topic. Lund began the conversation with an overview of what incarceration in America is today, statistical information, and a brief history lesson followed by why she is passionate about this line of work. “It is my hope that by the end of this conversation, you’ll see the importance of addressing this very significant issue in our society.” Lund explained.
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) offered a free virtual training on how to reduce jail populations and increase safety and well-being for women, primary caretakers, and their children through a focus on gender justice in pretrial.
Penobscot County Jail (PCJ) in Bangor has been overcrowded for a decade. The county’s solution is to spend tens of millions of dollars to build an enormous new jail. We think there are better options - ones to make our communities safer and healthier, and save taxpayers money.
The Northern Maine Regional Reentry Center (NMRRC) is designed to assist men and women who are from Maine and have been convicted of a federal offense with successful reintegration back into their community.
Since 1965, Community Concepts, Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine. These services support both the basic needs of low income families and promotes self- sufficiency.
Since 1965, Community Concepts, Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine. These services support both the basic needs of low income families and promotes self- sufficiency.
The Southern Maine Re-entry Center (SMRC) is designed to give women the skills and experience they need to successfully live as positive citizens and employees after they transition from state correctional facilities into their home communities.