Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948,
reaffirmed in 1998 (abridged)
On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations
adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
PREAMBLE
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and
inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation
of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is
of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL
DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement
for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual
and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly
in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect
for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national
and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition
and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves
and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.
Article 1. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security
of person.
Article 5. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment or punishment.
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APPENDIX 2
Maine Domestic Violence Projects
(Projects marked with an asterisk are members of MCEDV)
All 800, 877 and 888 numbers are toll-free.
Collect calls are accepted at the other hotline numbers.
ABUSED WOMEN'S ADVOCACY PROJECT*
(Oxford, Franklin & Androscoggin Counties)
P.O. Box 713, Auburn, ME 04210
Admin.: 207-795-6744
Hotline: 1-800-559-2927 or 207- 795-4020
Send E-mail to: awap@awap.org or look on the web at: www.awap.org
BATTERED WOMEN'S PROJECT* (Aroostook County)
421 Main St., Suite 2, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Admin.: 207-764-2977 Hotline: 1-800-439-2323
Send E-mail to: bwp764@nci3.net
CARING UNLIMITED* (York County)
P.O. Box 590, Sanford, ME 04073 o Admin.: 207-490-3227
Hotline: 1-800-239-7298 or 207-324-1802
Send E-mail to: caring@gwi.net or look on the web at: www.caring-unlimited.org
FAMILY CRISIS SERVICES* (Cumberland & Sagadahoc Counties)
P.O. Box 704, Portland, ME 04104
Admin.: 207-767-4952
Hotline: 1-800-537-6066; 207-874-1973
Send E-mail to: familycrisis@familycrisis.org or look on the web
at: www.familycrisis.org
FAMILY VIOLENCE PROJECT* (Kennebec & Somerset Counties)
P.O. Box 304, Augusta, ME 04332
Admin.: 207-623-8637 ª´ Hotline: 1-877-890-7788; 207-623-3569
Send E-mail to: fvp@familyviolenceproject.org or look on the web
at: www.familyviolenceproject.org
NEW HOPE FOR WOMEN* (Knox, Lincoln & Waldo Counties)
P.O. Box A, Rockland, ME 04841-0733
Admin. & Hotline: 207-594-2128 or 1-800-522-3304
Belfast area hotline 207-338-6569
Damariscotta area hotline 207-563-2404
Send E-mail to: newhope@newhopeforwomen.org
PEACEFUL CHOICES (Washington County)
P.O. Box 280, Milbridge, ME 04658-0280
Admin.: 207-255-4934
Hotline: 1-888-604-8692 or 207-255-4785
Send E-mail to: peacefulchoices@whcacap.org
SPRUCE RUN* (Penobscot County)
P.O. Box 653, Bangor, ME 04402
Admin.: 207-945-5102 ª´ Hotline: 1-800-863-9909 or
207-947-0496
Send E-mail to: sprucern@midmaine.com
THE NEXT STEP* (Hancock County)
P.O. Box 1465, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Admin.: 207-667-0176 ª´ Hotline: 1-800-315-5579 or
207-667-4606
Send E-mail to: nextstep@midmaine.com
WOMANCARE* (Piscataquis County)
P.O. Box 192, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Admin. & Hotline: 207-564-8165 ª´ Hotline: 1-888-564-8165
Send E-mail to: wmncare@midmaine.com
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NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233 TTY 1-800-787-3224
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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 18749, Denver, CO 80218
303-839-1852 Fax: 303-831-9251
Look on the web at: www.ncadv.org