U.S Department of Education Resumes Enforcing the 2020 Title IX Rule

February 04 2025 - Press Releases
The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that they have resumed enforcing the Title IX Rule put into

The Child Victims Act of 2023 is Constitutional

February 04 2025 - Press Releases
The Maryland Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act. Opposition over the law focused on

Maryland Budget Proposal Cuts Victim Services & Jobs

January 27 2025 - Press Releases
Demand Increasing - Survivors Need Support The proposed Maryland state budget includes a $10 million cut to core services for victims

MCASA’s Legislative Advocacy in Action: New Maryland Laws Take Effect Today

October 01 2024 - Press Releases
Many new laws in Maryland take effect on October 1st of the year they are enacted. MCASA is a leading

Maryland Supreme Court hears challenges to Child Victims Act

September 30 2024 - Press Releases
Earlier this month the Supreme Court of Maryland heard arguments on three challenges to the Maryland Child Victims

Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Against Landlord for Sexually Harrassing Tenants

July 23 2024 - Press Releases
If you are a tenant or a prospective tenant, it is unlawful discrimination for a landlord, property manager, 

Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Rahimi Prioritizes Survivor Safety

June 24 2024 - Press Releases
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in U.S. v. Rahimi, ruling that individuals subject to

Governor Moore to Sign the Consent Bill

May 14 2024 - Press Releases
Silver Spring, Md., May 14, 2024 — On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Governor Wes Moore will sign the bill on rape and consent (House

New Title IX Regulations Provide Vital Protections Against Sex Discrimination

April 19 2024 - Press Releases
Today, after several delays, the U.S. Department of Education released a final rule that updates the Title IX regulations,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April 01 2024 - Press Releases
Join us in honoring the 23rd annual SAAM Silver Spring, Md., April 1, 2024 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM),

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