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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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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, mental, financial, and sexual abuse of an intimate or romantic partner. 🧵
Night sky graphic with stars. Purple and orange text reads: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year. Citation: National Domestic Violence Hotline.

ALT Night sky graphic with stars. Purple and orange text reads: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year. Citation: National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Night sky graphic with stars. Purple and orange text reads- Sexual coercion can include: 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; Making you feel guilty for not having sex. Your partner does not owe you sex. Ask what they’re comfortable with and respect their boundaries. Practice enthusiastic consent!

ALT Night sky graphic with stars. Purple and orange text reads- Sexual coercion can include: 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; Making you feel guilty for not having sex. Your partner does not owe you sex. Ask what they’re comfortable with and respect their boundaries. Practice enthusiastic consent!

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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!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

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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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MCASA supports survivors today & every day. We refuse to accept a country where SV perpetrators aren't held accountable. With MCASA looking always looking @ how MD laws can be improved to support survivors, we stand in solidarity w today's Day of Action: loom.ly/DGxd8zw
Photograph of a protest march with one women in color holding a sign that reads: You will never have the comfort of my silence. Text around her reads: I am Jane Doe. 10.8.26. National Day of Action. womensmarch.com/stop

ALT Photograph of a protest march with one women in color holding a sign that reads: You will never have the comfort of my silence. Text around her reads: I am Jane Doe. 10.8.26. National Day of Action. womensmarch.com/stop

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Join us on 11/13 for the 21st Annual MWOCN Conference, featuring dynamic speakers, engaging workshops, an awards ceremony, an interactive plenary session, & more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, engage, & turn hope into action: loom.ly/MlGk-8M

21st Annual Maryland Women of Color Network Conference

Join us for the 21st Annual Maryland Women of Color Network Conference featuring energetic speakers and informative workshops.

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Many new laws in MD take effect in October the year they’re enacted, others in July. MCASA's a leading voice for survivors in Annapolis & this year’s legislative advocacy helped support important progress. Learn more abt this year's success for survivors: loom.ly/G4hZ4LU
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For survivors of SV, access to trauma-informed care & non-judgmental, inclusive services that acknowledge their journey & respond to their unique needs is key to fostering safety & healing. This month we honor the efforts of survivors in recovery & celebrate their strength.
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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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Your support this week makes all the difference as MCASA continues to fight for survivors. If you haven't donated yet, there's still time: loom.ly/iZTJiYs Threats to our funding are at every level, but you're helping us ensure survivor voices shape the future. Thank you
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MCASA’s training programs reach thousands of advocates every year, providing training on a wide variety of topics. Training just 1 advocate means 75 survivors of sxl violence will have better services. Learn more: loom.ly/tdnz7As
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 Training Programs.

ALT 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 Training Programs.

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