Got consent?

January 27 2023 - Press Releases
When one person has sex with someone without consent Maryland’s rape law requires proof of: Lack of

Montgomery County State’s Attorney Announces Noncooperative Policy to Protect Reproductive Rights

July 06 2022 - Press Releases
The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office pledged to protect the reproductive rights of all women. Elected

Rape Survivors Need Abortion Access

June 24 2022 - Press Releases
Today, the Supreme Court released its official decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April 01 2022 - Press Releases
Join us in honoring the 21st annual SAAM Silver Spring, Md., April 1, 2022 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM),

Victim Services Funding Restored

March 28 2022 - Press Releases
On Thursday March 24, 2022, the Maryland victim service provider community, who heavily rely on federal funding, learned that Governor Hogan committed $35

Governor Hogan Adds $35 million to the State Budget for Victim Services

March 25 2022 - Press Releases
Thank you to Governor Hogan for adding $35 million to VOCA funds to head off the pending crisis 

VAWA has been Reauthorized through 2027

March 16 2022 - Press Releases
President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 into law this week! VAWA is a main pillar

Maryland Rape Crisis Programs in Jeopardy

March 08 2022 - Press Releases
Budget Action Needed Silver Spring, Md., March 8, 2022 — Time is running out for victim services in Maryland. If Governor Hogan

Statement on the Recent Sentencing of Baltimore County Police Officer

November 24 2021 - Press Releases
TurnAround, Inc. and the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) In light of the incredibly light sentence handed down this

Crime Victim Programs Ask Governor Hogan to Fill Temporary Gap in Funding

November 22 2021 - Press Releases
Rape Crisis Programs in Jeopardy Silver Spring, Md., November 22, 2021 —  A broad group of over thirty crime victim programs

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