Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) MCASA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization actively working to end s*xual violence in Maryland.

Donate to MCASA through your workplace and do your part to end s*xual violence in Maryland. Just designate:

Combined Federal Campaign Number: 31152
Maryland Charity Campaign Number: 1825

Happy Pride Month! MCASA proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate the strength and courage of LGBTQ+ survivor...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! MCASA proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate the strength and courage of LGBTQ+ survivors of s*xual violence, as well as the organizations, like FreeState Justice, that fight for equitable rights for LGBTQ+ survivors in Maryland. We see you and we support you.
Sexual assault services are available for all survivors in Maryland. Visit our website (https://loom.ly/juv2qFc) to find your local r**e crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute - SALI at 301-565-2277. Please visit FreeState Justice’s website for services and support for LGBTQ+ survivors: freestate-justice.org

May is month! The research is clear: s*x education supports healthier relationships, better health outcomes, and safer...
05/28/2026

May is month! The research is clear: s*x education supports healthier relationships, better health outcomes, and safer communities. Parents support it, young people need it, and every community should have access to it. When young people are taught how to practice consent, respect, and healthy communication, it can help them prevent s*xual and relationship violence.
What's being taught in your school district? Engage with your community to find out!

MCASA's Executive Director & Counsel, Lisae C. Jordan, Esq., was in DC to testify before the House Judiciary Subcommitte...
05/27/2026

MCASA's Executive Director & Counsel, Lisae C. Jordan, Esq., was in DC to testify before the House Judiciary Subcommittee in support of permanent protective orders. HR8481, known as Kayleigh’s Law, proposes the creation of permanent protective orders for serious federal s*x crimes and other federal felonies.
Thank you to Rep. Jamie Raskin, one of our leaders in Maryland and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, for the invitation to share MCASA's expertise and for their longstanding commitment to empowering survivors. Read more: https://loom.ly/C3KeYbU

MCASA was honored to be at the signing today for SB685 - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy in Sch...
05/26/2026

MCASA was honored to be at the signing today for SB685 - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy in Schools. This important bill requires the State Department of Education to develop a model s*xual abuse and s*xual misconduct response policy that then must be adopted by local school systems. It was enacted after a terrible case involving a teacher and 3rd grade girls where the parents and community were not provided with information, resources, or support. The policy will help guide schools, preserve evidence, and provide parents with resources including r**e crisis centers and child advocacy centers.
Thank you to both of the bill's sponsors - Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Heather Bagnall!

This National Military Appreciation Month, we honor the courage and dedication of service members, veterans, and militar...
05/26/2026

This National Military Appreciation Month, we honor the courage and dedication of service members, veterans, and military families, as well as the shared commitment to building communities where s*xual violence is not tolerated and survivors are supported. Across Maryland, service members, advocates, and community leaders are strengthening s*xual violence prevention efforts and expanding healing services for survivors, helping to ensure that everyone who serves can do so with safety, dignity, and respect. We celebrate not only their military service, but also their efforts to foster consent, accountability, and support within military communities.
Sexual assault services are available for all survivors in Maryland. Visit our website (https://loom.ly/juv2qFc) to find your local r**e crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute - SALI for legal support at 301-565-2277.

05/22/2026

“Demand [for survivor services] has not gone down; the funding for it should not go down either.”

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) introduced a $5 million amendment to the Legal Assistance for Victims OVW grant program in a House CJS Appropriations Committee hearing. We're thrilled the amendment passed by a voice vote - this funding would help survivors in Maryland and across the country access support, healing, and justice. THANK YOU Rep. Glenn Ivey for your continued advocacy for survivors of s*xual violence! On to the Senate!

🩵 Special thanks to National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, our national partners.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the innumerable contributions Jewish American organizations and communitie...
05/21/2026

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the innumerable contributions Jewish American organizations and communities have made in supporting survivors of s*xual violence and advancing justice, healing, and dignity for all. From providing crisis support to championing equity and community care, Jewish American organizations like CHANA Baltimore and the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) play a critical role in building safer and more compassionate communities.
Sexual assault services are available for all survivors in Maryland. Visit our website (https://loom.ly/juv2qFc) to find your local r**e crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute - SALI for legal support at 301-565-2277. Please visit CHANA’s website (https://loom.ly/ms9I77U) and JCADA’s website (https://loom.ly/Ua7VYU0) for services delivered by the Jewish community

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Natasha Guynes. A survivor and passionate victim advocate, she was a colleague ...
05/20/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Natasha Guynes. A survivor and passionate victim advocate, she was a colleague in the fight against power-based violence and s*xual exploitation. Her loss will be felt throughout the state.
📷 John Barber Jr. via The Baltimore Banner

This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the impactful work of AAPI advocates, organ...
05/19/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the impactful work of AAPI advocates, organizations, and leaders who are reimagining what support for s*xual violence survivors looks like. Through community, collaboration, and connection, organizations like the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington-Kcscgw work tirelessly to deliver compassionate, culturally-responsive services to AAPI s*xual assault survivors in a way that honors their identities and lived experiences.
Sexual assault services are available for all survivors in Maryland. Visit our website (https://loom.ly/juv2qFc) to find your local r**e crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute - SALI for legal support at 301-565-2277. For AAPI-specific services, please visit KCSC’s website (https://loom.ly/JfeSRVA).

The spring edition of Frontline is live! MCASA’s Frontline is a digital newsletter on s*xual violence prevention and res...
05/14/2026

The spring edition of Frontline is live! MCASA’s Frontline is a digital newsletter on s*xual violence prevention and response. In this edition, we discuss drug-facilitated s*xual assault, the accessibility of reporting systems for survivors with cognitive disabilities, and more. Visit our website for the full articles: https://loom.ly/hDFhq7A
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