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Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
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Working to end sexual violence in Maryland.
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MCASA supports state & federal legislation that promotes justice for survivors of sxl violence, accountability for offenders, & protection for the general public. Our work in DC helps MD survivors & continues to ensure survivors’ voices are shaping our future: https://loom.ly/xImR-jY
This is a blue graphic with a large emblem that shows an illustrated blue crab holds a voting ballot decorated like the Maryland flag. It's surrounded by the state of Maryland and three black-eyed susan flowers. White text over top reads: Survivors Vote. Text above the image reads: Support Survivors and MCASA's Federal Advocacy.
September 22, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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MCASA supports legislation that promotes justice for survivors of sxl violence, accountability for offenders & more. Lawmakers are a key piece of improving MD's response to sxl assault & your support allows MCASA to advocate for new laws to help MD survivors. Survivors vote: https://loom.ly/wHmboj8
This is a blue graphic with a large emblem that shows an illustrated blue crab holds a voting ballot decorated like the Maryland flag. It's surrounded by the state of Maryland and three black-eyed susan flowers. White text over top reads: Survivors Vote. Text above the image reads: Support Survivors and MCASA's Legislative Advocacy.
September 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Join MCASA's Call to Action! This online event will showcase MCASA's & SALI's important work. Follow along this week to help fight against sxl assault & learn ab the importance of voting! We need your donations to keep survivor voices centered in Annapolis: https://loom.ly/gd_4F90
This is a blue graphic with a large emblem on the left that shows n illustrated blue crab holds a voting ballot decorated like the Maryland flag. It's surrounded by the state of Maryland and three black-eyed susan flowers. White text over top reads: Survivors Vote. Text to the right of the image reads: Support Survivovrs and MCASA's Call to Action. September 20-25, 2026
September 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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A MD man was convicted of rape, sex offenses & burglary tied to two 1980s sxl assaults, after decades-old evidence was matched to his DNA. Timely testing of rape kits is key to supporting survivors & holding offenders accountable. Read more: https://loom.ly/98TtcwM
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September 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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In 2022, MD amended MD Business Regulation Code to require lodging establishments (like hotels, motels, & inns) to train employees to identify the signs of human trafficking. Almost 4 years later, records show nearly 90% have not, leaving survivors unprotected. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mvRNBLM
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September 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Save the date for the Maryland Women of Color Network annual conference! Join us in person at Bowie State University on November 13th. Registration information to follow.
Save the Date flyer for the Maryland Women of Color Network Conference. The flyer features four diverse women and a teal sexual assault awareness ribbon. The conference will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Bowie State University Student Center, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715. The theme is “Hope in Action: Empowering Change, Transforming Communities.” The conference will feature dynamic speakers, participatory workshops, resources, collaboration, healing, and a call to action. A continental breakfast and engaging lunch session are included. Registration opens Friday, September 18, 2026. Sponsored by the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), Bowie State University, and the Maryland Department of Health. Questions may be sent to mwocnconference@gmail.com
September 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Join MCASA's Call to Action! This weeklong online event will showcase MCASA's & SALI's important work. Follow along to help fight against sxl assault & learn ab the importance of voting! We need your donations to keep survivor voices centered in Annapolis: https://loom.ly/9ymlIX8
This is a blue graphic with a large emblem on the left that shows n illustrated blue crab holds a voting ballot decorated like the Maryland flag. It's surrounded by the state of Maryland and three black-eyed susan flowers. White text over top reads: Survivors Vote. Text to the right of the image reads: Coming Soon. MCASA's Call to Action. September 20-25, 2026
September 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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As we wrap up another #BackToSchool series, we remind you that MCASA is here to support you year-round! Interested in learning more about sxl violence prevention & response? Check out our Prevention page (https://loom.ly/p5ZMe0s) & free Online Training Library (https://loom.ly/VBku1rk) on our site!
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August 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Going #BackToSchool can mean big changes! Now's a perfect time to learn abt what your school has to offer & how you can #GetInvolved. Does your campus have an “It’s On Us” chapter or another student group working to prevent sxl violence? Student groups are a great way to make a difference on campus!
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August 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Women’s Equality Day reminds us that gender equality cannot exist while violence against women continues. In Maryland, 57.2% of women have experienced sxl or intimate partner violence during their lifetime. (1/3 🧵)
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August 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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When working w college students, it’s important to note the difference between mandated reporters of SA & those who provide confidential support to survivors. Professors, coaches & admin. employees may be mandatory reporters & have to share any type of sxl misconduct w the campus Title IX office 🧵
A lined piece of notebook paper with text at the top that reads: What's the difference between a mandated reported and a confidential resources. Two lists below outline the differences. Mandated Reporter: Required to report cases of sexual misconduct; Shares information while keeping as much as possible private; Provides information, support, and resources. May include professors, campus staff, and coaches. Confidential Resource: Not required to report cases of sexual misconduct; Will not share identifying information; Provides information, support, and resources. May include staff at a counseling center or sexual assault support organization.
August 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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More than 1 in 8 college students exp. sxl violence in their time on campus. The majority of college sxl assaults happen in the fall semester; a time known as the Red Zone. It’s important for college communities to recognize this high risk time & promote healthy relationships & consent to prevent SV
A piece of notebook paper with a red illustration of a megaphone above text that reads: The Red Zone: The first part of the fall semester, when the majority of college sexual assaults happen.
August 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Going #BackToSchool might mean going on dates w someone you just met. It’s important to respect the boundaries of your date. Pressuring someone to do something intimate that they're not ready for is sxl coercion. Listen to your partner, discuss your boundaries, & practice enthusiastic consent!
A piece of notebook paper with an illustration of two young women sitting together at a table on a date. Text that looks like handwriting above them reads: Stay safe while dating. A piece of notebook paper with a heading in text that looks like handwriting and reads: "Sexual coercion can include." A blue box below, next to a drawing of a red X, has a list of text that reads: "Giving you a gift and expecting sex as 'payback;' Repeatedly asking you to do something sexual after you’ve already said no; Threatening you if you don’t give in to what they want; and Making you feel guilty for not having sex." Below, a green arrow points to to a purple box, next to hand dawn stars and a lightbulb. Text in the box reads: "Your partner does not owe you sex. Ask what they’re comfortable with and respect their boundaries. Practice enthusiastic consent!"
August 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Learning abt consent is a key part of working w young ppl to prevent SV. A consent lesson is a great way to get ready for #BackToSchool. Consent is a convo between partners abt boundaries & what everyone's comfortable w. Consent should be: #FreelyGiven #Reversible #Informed #Enthusiastic & #Specific
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August 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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The summer edition of Frontline is live! MCASA’s Frontline is a digital newsletter on sxl violence prevention & response. In this edition we discuss AI & sxl assault, why comprehensive sex ed is a fundamental right for persons w disabilities, & more. Read the full articles: https://loom.ly/_dAtGlQ
Photograph of the Chesapeake bay at dusk. Overlayed text reads: In the summer edition of Frontline...Prevention Corner: Peer-to-Peer Conversations About AI & Sexual Assault; College Consortium: Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health of Student Survivors; Survivor Safety: Common Misconceptions About Sex Trafficking & Empowering Survivors to Seek Support FGM/C: Understanding Survivor Experiences; Why Comprehensive Sex Education is a Fundamental Right for Persons with Disabilities; Program Spotlight: Family Justice Center
August 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Do you #KnowYourRights as a student? As you prepare to go #BackToSchool it’s a great time to learn abt #TitleIX. Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools & educational programs that get federal funding. It incl. protecting & supporting students who faced campus sxl assault & harassment
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August 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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As kids get ready to go #BackToSchool, there’s 1 important lesson that shouldn't be skipped: body safety. Young kids are particularly vulnerable to sxl abuse & part of keeping them safe means giving them the tools to know if something unsafe is happening.
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August 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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MCASA's SAVAT is an online training for advocates who work directly with sxl assault survivors in Maryland. It covers intro & advanced topics to provide a foundation of best practices. Live webinars & self-paced learning courses are available through Sept. Learn more: https://loom.ly/U5gYzzw
August 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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#JusticiaParaVictimas Si usted, o alguien que usted conoce, es un sobreviviente de asalto sexual, abuso sexual infantil, o tráfico sexual aprenda sus derechos. Llame a SALI: 301-565-2277.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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#SurvivorsHaveRights If you, or someone you know, is a survivor of sexual assault, child sex abuse, or sex trafficking, learn your rights. Call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI): 301-565-2277.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Join MCASA for a free Sxl Violence Summer Prevention Lunch & Learn Series! This series features panel discussions w experts in the prevention field. The second session, on 8/12, is on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Engaging Caring Adults & Youth in MD. Learn more & register: https://loom.ly/ObJk-OU
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August 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Interested in learning more about online safety and sxl violence prevention for the young people in your life? Check out MCASA’s prevention webpage for more content: https://mcasa.org/prevention
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July 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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1 way to protect you & your child’s privacy is to avoid sharing locations on social media. When posting photos, turn off location options that pin each pic. This is key for places you frequent like home or school- locations & routines shouldn't be accessible to anyone who can see your social media.
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July 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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🚨 Join a Nat'l Call-In Day on 7/29 to take action against a White House proposal that would overhaul federal grantmaking. It would let an administration determine federal grants based on partisan ideology, rather than merit, community need & congressional intent. Learn more: https://loom.ly/ldn4A-w
Blue and purple graphic with a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building. A red banner at the top has white text that reads: Federal grants are in jeopardy. Text below, reads: Save the Date for a National Call-In Day. July 29th. Join advocates advocates nationwide in urging the Senate to take action against proposed grantmaking changes & protect our communities. Blue and purple graphic. Text reads: Tell the Senate to protect federal grantmaking. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, (202) 224-4524, www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/contact/get-in-touch. Senator Chris Van Hollen, (202) 224-4654, www.vanhollen.senate.gov/contact/email
July 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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When meeting people online, it can be difficult to set boundaries or know how much personal info to share. Young people are making friends on gaming sites & social media, but those new friends might have bad intentions or not be who they say they are. (1/3 🧵)
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July 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM