Our Mission
Our mission is to engage individuals and the community to end domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in Maine. We provide support, advocacy and safety planning to anyone affected by domestic abuse. We foster safe and healthy relationships through prevention, education and training. Together with our community we recognize the nature of abuse, respond to it, and change the conditions which lead to it.
Our Vision
We believe that every person deserves to live in peace and equality, and that just and respectful relationships can change the world.
Our Values
Over the course of several months in FY24, Partners for Peace staff and board members came together to create a shared Values Statement. We are proud to share these values, which will serve as a foundation for how we work, make decisions, and show up for one another. They reflect not only how we treat each other within our organization but also how we engage with survivors and our broader community.
Caring
Belonging
Authenticity
Growth
Collaboration
Justice
At Partners for Peace, our values guide how we support individuals, work together, and engage with our communities. We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect to help people find hope and stability during difficult times. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and supported. We prioritize integrity by aligning our actions with our words and encouraging people to be themselves. We value ongoing learning and adaptability to meet evolving needs and challenges. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration, working together with others to meet shared goals. And we walk alongside individuals as they define and pursue their own sense of fairness and healing.