Susanna Norwood-Burns has joined the New Hope for Woman staff as a community advocate in Waldoboro.

Thanks to the generosity of a private family foundation committed to the health and safety of Waldoboro residents, Norwood-Burns will spend three days each week devoted exclusively to intimate partner violence prevention and response initiatives in the town of Waldoboro.

She’ll collaborate with community partners to provide a consistent and helpful response to domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, look for ways to address barriers to seeking support, and provide confidential advocacy in a variety of settings within the community of Waldoboro.

In addition, Norwood-Burns will spend two days per week working on New Hope for Women’s crisis hotline and co-facilitating support groups. 

Norwood-Burns’ belief in the mission of New Hope for Women originated when she served as a hotline volunteer, intern, and part-time employee while finishing college.

“New Hope for Women’s philosophy of unconditional positive regard and respect for their clients also extends to their staff and colleagues, making it a very special place to work,” Norwood-Burns said. “I truly believe in the mission of the agency and I am delighted to be back on a full-time basis. I’m also pleased by the supportive response of Waldoboro businesses, organizations, and the town offices to Domestic Violence Awareness Month efforts.”

Norwood-Burns lives in Damariscotta with her husband and son.

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.org or call 800-522-3304.

Related: Visit the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper’s Domestic Violence Resource page.