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MCASA advocates for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, & accountability for all offenders. Follows & RTs do not imply endorsement.

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Joined April 2010
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Forensic nurses are healthcare champions who complete specialized training to provide the utmost care to sexual assault survivors. We value their commitment to learning and implementing best practices in their communities. Thank you to all of the hardworking forensic nurses!
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We encourage everyone to vote today. MCASA is a 501c3 charity & doesn't endorse any candidate. We support & highlight the importance of survivors’ voices in the election process: Voting rights are survivors' rights. Find your polling place: loom.ly/LgJ8t20
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💡 Voting is a fundamental right, but for those experiencing stalking or abuse, registering & voting can create privacy & safety concerns. If you’re a survivor in MD you can contact your local Rape Crisis Center (loom.ly/juv2qFc) for help w creating a safety plan to vote.
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Happy #ForensicNursesWeek! MCASA thanks the dedicated forensic nurses who provide expert care to SA survivors. Forensic nurses support survivor health & wellbeing during a survivor’s most vulnerable moments. Join us this week in celebrating the forensic nurses in your community!
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Happy Halloween! As you celebrate, look out for one another & promote consent-centered spaces! It's important to respect boundaries & create environments where sxl violence won’t be tolerated. Remember, costumes don't equal consent: If you’re a creep, you’ll get the sweep!
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It's #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth. Tech-facilitated sxl violence & digital stalking are on the rise as abusers misuse technology to cause harm. This can include gaining access to someone’s bank accounts, social media, or home security systems to monitor them. 🧵
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We can all take steps to protect our digital privacy. While the harm caused is solely the responsibility of the abuser, it’s important to know the risks & take steps to increase our privacy & safety online. Learn more abt technology & sxl assault: loom.ly/M_GS71A. 🧵
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If you are a survivor of sexual assault in Maryland, help is available. Visit mcasa.org to find your local rape crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) for legal support: 301-565-2277.
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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, mental, financial, and sexual abuse of an intimate or romantic partner. 🧵
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Sxl coercion is 1 tactic abusers use to pressure their partners into sex & intimacy. Marriage or a long term relationship doesn't excuse sxl pressure. MD law now recognizes sexual violence w/in marriage as a crime- your right to refuse sex doesn’t change the day you get married🧵
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If you're a survivor of DV, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential & free. Call 800-799-7233 or text ‘START’ to 88788. Survivors of SA in MD can visit mcasa.org to find your local rape crisis center or call @SALIorg for legal help: 301-565-2277
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Happy Filipino American Heritage Month! MCASA recognizes the contributions of Filipino American communities in delivering compassionate care that honors the cultures and identities of survivors of sexual violence.
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Help is available to survivors of sxl assault in MD. Visit mcasa.org to find your local rape crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call @SALIorg for legal help: 301-565-2277. Learn more: apalrc.org
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Organizations such as the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) provide linguistically accessible, culturally responsive services to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the DMV, working to ensure that services meet the unique needs of all survivors.
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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. #JusticiaParaVictimas
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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 the @SALIorg: 301-565-2277. #SALIServices #SurvivorServices
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In October, we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ survivors and leaders have contributed immensely to the expansion of accessible and inclusive sexual violence services for all survivors.
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We honor the history of courage & advocacy w/in the LGBTQ+ community, & celebrate orgs like FreeState Justice, that support LGBTQ+ survivors in Maryland through the provision of free legal services and policy advocacy, and work to craft a more inclusive space for all survivors.
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Help is available to survivors of sxl assault in MD. Visit mcasa.org to find your local rape crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call @SALIorg for legal help: 301-565-2277. For culturally specific services for the LGBTQ+ community, visit @FreeStateLGBTQ
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For Hispanic Heritage Mnth we recognize Hispanic & Latino survivors, advocates & leaders working to ensure culturally-responsive SV services are accessible to all. We're proud to work w. orgs that incr. accessibility by offering servcs responsive to survivors'cultural identities!
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Sexual assault services are available for all survivors in Maryland. Visit mcasa.org to find your local rape crisis center; call 211 for local resources; or call MCASA's @SALIorg for legal support: 301-565-2277.
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