Find statistics on sexual assaults in Maryland, by county and by crime. Also includes national stats and fact sheets relating to sexual assault.
Common terms and acronyms used on this website and in topics and articles pertaining to sexual assault.
Sexual assault is any unwanted or forced sexual act. It can happen to anyone, and is never the survivor’s fault. Sexual assault can impact survivors in a variety of ways.
In 2018, Maryland received funding under the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project to address the state's backlog of unsubmitted and untested sexual assault evidence kits (“rape kits” or SAEKs). As part of these efforts, a statewide inventory was conducted to determine how many unsubmitted and untested/partially tested kits exist in Maryland. The Maryland SAKI Impact Map shows the unsubmitted and partially tested SAEK inventory in each county, and with each law enforcement agency.
A one stop location for members of the media to learn about MCASA, its programs and the Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers.
