New Hope for Women recently sponsored a strangulation awareness training for first responders at the Waldoboro Police Department.

Forty law enforcement officers from Lincoln County attended the presentation. The training, presented by Polly Campbell, registered nurse, Director of the Forensic Nurses Program at the office of the Maine Attorney General, covered the physical signs and dangers of strangulation.

A panel discussion followed the presentation. Panel members included Assistant District Attorney Andrew Wright, District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau, Lincoln County Domestic Violence Investigator Bob McFetridge, New Hope for Women Community Educator Tina Tucker, and Sexual Assault Services of Midcoast Maine Community Educator Michelle Harris.

New Hope for Women offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. It also provides important educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and healthier future.

Learn more about New Hope for Women at www.newhopeforwomen.orgor call 800-522-3304.