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Passamaquoddy
Peaceful Relations
Domestic Violence Response Program

Passamaquoddy Tribe
at Pleasant Point ~ Sipayik

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Mission Statement

The mission of Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations is to effect change within our Tribal community where equality, respect and nonviolence become cornerstones of all relationships. Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations is dedicated to ending domestic violence by assisting victims in regaining personal safety and control of their life, ensuring accountability of batterers within the Tribal law enforcement and judicial systems, and promoting peaceful relations in our Tribal community.

24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 853-2613  (secure line)

Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations
Services:

bullet 24 hour telephone Hotline
bullet 24 hour Crisis Intervention
bullet Domestic Violence Information
bullet Confidential Emotional Support
bullet Safety planning
bullet Restore safety at home through door lock replacement
bullet Lending Library
bullet Secure Emergency Shelter
bullet Information and resource referrals
bullet Advocacy in expressed areas of interests
bullet Assistance with securing Protection From Abuse/Harassment Orders
bullet Transportation
bullet Accompaniment to Tribal/State Court
bullet Community Education
 

Call 853-2613 whenever you need to talk to someone or want more information.

Staff:
Nancy Lewey, Coordinator - nancy@wabanaki.com
Debora Newell, Domestic Violence Advocate - 853-0644 ext 274

Office location:
Wellness Building, Back Road, (next to the Health Center) Pleasant Point Reservation

Mailing Address:
PO Box 343, Perry, ME 04667

Telephone: Business Line: 853-0644  ext 555 or 274

Emergency 24 Hour Help Line: 853-2613

FAX: 207-853-6039

Services reflect the culture and values of the Passamaquoddy community. Services are confidential.  Services are provided in a manner that is respectful of each
persons individuality, strengths and decisions.

How Can You Help?

You can become a trained volunteer advocate and answer calls on the community domestic
violence help line.

You can designate your home as a safe house; so that people who do not feel
safe in their own home will have a safe place to live for a temporary period of time
within our community.

Call the Pleasant Point Police Department at 853-2551 when a crime of domestic violence
is occurring.

Speak out against domestic violence whenever the opportunity arises in your personal
interactions with others.

Offer non-judgmental support to those who are affected by domestic violence.

Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Domestic Violence Program is funded by grants from the  STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grant program, Department of Health and Human Services Family Violence Prevention Services and the maine Women's Fund.

Sankewi Woleyawotultine
"peaceful relations with one another"

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