Rapes are up under new FBI definition

February 24 2014 - Press Releases
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/02/18/rapes-are-up-under-new-fbi-definition/?hpid=z1 BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI February 18 at 12:20 pm Two years ago, the

Protect Teens from Sexual Exploitation by Persons in Authority - Ask your Legislator to Report Favorably on SB460 and HB781

February 19 2014 - Press Releases
Maryland’s law fails to prohibit sexual conduct between teenagers and a wide range of people with authority over children. 

New White House Report on Rape and Sexual Assault

January 22 2014 - Press Releases
Friends –Working aggressively to combat rape and sexual assault in all settings has been a priority for this administration. As

Military Justice Improvement Act Sign-On Letter

January 21 2014 - Press Releases
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) joined other state sexual assault coalitions and the National Alliance to End Sexual

Washington Post editorial on Burden of Proof in Protective Order Cases

January 18 2014 - Press Releases
The Washington Post issued an editorial urging the General Assembly to pass the bill changing the burden of proof in

Baltimore City Sexual Assault Response Team Releases 2013 Annual Report

September 26 2013 - Press Releases
On September 25, 2013, the Baltimore City Sexual Assault Response Team released its Annual Report highlighting team progress and outlining recommendations for

2013 Annual MCASA Women of Color Network Conference

September 23 2013 - Press Releases
The conference will feature local and national speakers on various topics of interest, including Internalizing Oppression and Silence in Communities

MCASA Helps With Federal Bill to Protect Rape Survivors’ Custody Rights

August 02 2013 - Press Releases
A bill has been introduced in Congress to help rape survivors maintain full custody over their children. An estimated 5% of

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Maryland Decision Allowing Rapist to Go Free

June 04 2013 - Press Releases
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Maryland law permitting DNA testing of people arrested for serious crimes. The case,

Governor’s Second Annual Conference On Combating Human Trafficking in Maryland

May 21 2013 - Press Releases
Press Release from the Governor's Office on Crime Control and Prevention May 20, 2013 More than 400 representatives of local, state and national

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