Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (MCASA) is the federally recognized state sexual assault coalition and responsible for certifying comprehensive rape crisis/sexual assault programs to ensure services are survivor centered. MCASA’s core members are the state’s 17 rape crisis centers, and the Coalition also represents the voices of many other member professionals, programs, and individuals committed to ending sexual violence. MCASA includes the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI), which provides direct legal services to survivors of all ages across the state of Maryland. MCASA is the leading public policy advocate for survivors of sexual assault in Annapolis and more information about legislative priorities, public events, and services for survivors can be found on our website.  MCASA is the statewide collective voice advocating for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual crimes, and accountability for all offenders. Established in 1982 as a private, not-for-profit organization, MCASA works closely with local, state, and national organizations to address issues of sexual violence in Maryland.

Service area: survivors across the state of Maryland

Work with: MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) provides comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence statewide, as well as training and technical assistance for professionals working with survivors.

Services for survivors during incarceration include:  court accompaniment for sexual assault cases, excluding criminal defense; crisis intervention by mail or email; safety planning; criminal justice advocacy; civil legal services.

Services for survivors after release include: All of the above

Services for loved ones include: Depending on the circumstances, SALI may be able to provide legal services to loved ones who were also affected by the sexual violence.

Fees: Free

Additional Information:  SALI works to support all survivors of sexual assault.