Arrest of violators shall occur when appropriate, and assistance shall be given to the victims. Assistance may include, but is not limited to referrals to the Next Step Domestic Violence Project , waiting for other family members to arrive or taking the victim to a safe place. Victims are also provided with information on how to obtain Protection from Abuse Orders through the Maine Court System. Click below for a list of names and phone numbers that you can contact with any questions or concerns you may have. The Next Step Domestic Violence Project has a trained advocate on call 24 hours a day to provide support, crisis counseling, information and resource referrals.
All services are free and confidential.
The Next Step Domestic Violence Project offers many other services as well as the above hotline. Please give them a call at the above numbers if you are in need of assistance. Commonly Asked Questions. Currently a Task Force on Domestic Violence is in the early planning stages for Hancock County. This is a joint effort between the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, District Attorney's Office, The Next Step Domestic Violence Project, Downeast Sexual Assault Services and the Department of Human Services.