Helping Others
Before Darien’s life was so abruptly taken, she was committed to helping other victims of violent crime rebuild their broken lives. To further her goal, we have created a list of links to other sites that may offer support, information or important resources to those affected by violent crime as they move forward in their healing journey.
Resources
91% A Film About Guns in America
Demand Action to End Gun Violence
Join more than 950 mayors and over 1.5 million grassroots supporters to demand that Congress take action to end gun violence.
Maine Gun Safety Coalition
A non-profit organization governed by and representing Mainers who are committed to preventing injuries and deaths caused by the excessive proliferation of firearms in our society.
Every Town for Gun Safety
A bipartisan coalition of mayors working to make America’s communities safer by keeping illegal guns out of dangerous hands. Co-founded in 2006 by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the coalition now boasts over 950 mayors from 45 states.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to reduce drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to demand action from legislators, state and federal; companies; and educational institutions to establish common-sense gun reforms.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA’s mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States as the recognized leader in this noble cause.
National Victims’ Constitutional Amendment Project
NVCAP supports legislative measures to add meaningful and enforceable rights for crime victims to the U. S. Constitution.
Parents of Murdered Children
POMC provides parents and family survivors with on-going emotional support, education and awareness.
Cathy Moulton: Missing-Endangered Book
Written by Kevin Cady, Deputy Police Chief (Ret.) and former Portland, P.D. sergeant. This is a non-fiction account of the cold case investigation into the 1971 mysterious disappearance of 16 year-old Cathy Marie Moulton. Cathy was a sixteen year old sophomore attending Portland’s Deering High School. Cady takes the reader through the inner workings of an international cold-case criminal investigation. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Remembering Darien cause.
It Takes US
For me, this means meeting and photographing survivors of gun violence as well as the friends and family members of gun violence victims… and telling their diverse stories of trauma, grief, and strength. I want to show how the crisis extends far beyond the typical media narrative of urban violence to include domestic abuse, suicide, children being injured or killed by unsecured guns in their homes, and so many more tragic cases. By shining a light on these people, and allowing viewers to relate to them on a personal level and maybe even see their own families story in the stories of others, I hope to create a dialogue that will lead to meaningful change. Joe Quint – Brooklyn, NY