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MCASA'S SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL INSTITUTE (SALI) - HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES

MCASA'S SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL INSTITUTE (SALI)

MCASA'S SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL INSTITUTE'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AN

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, THE MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT WILL PROVIDE HOLISTIC LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SURVIVORS AND VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL MATTERS RESULTING FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT, WITH A FOCUS BEYOND INTIMATE PARTNER SEXUAL ASSAULT. SERVICES WILL INCLUDE DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND LEGAL ADVICE IN MATTERS SUCH AS SAFETY, EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, IMMIGRATION, FAMILY LAW, EMPLOYMENT LAW, PRIVACY, HOUSING, CONSUMER ISSUES (INCLUDING CREDIT RESTORATION), AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDING VICTIM SERVICES AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT WILL BE UPDATED, PRINTED, AND DISTRIBUTED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: IDENTIFYING LEGAL ISSUES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT: A CHECKLIST FOR SURVIVORS (ENGLISH AND SPANISH). THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00374-LEGA.

THE INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN & YOUTH (IAJ) PROJECT WILL PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND OTHERS VICTIMIZED WHEN THEY WERE 17 AND UNDER. THIS PROJECT WILL EXPAND CURRENT SERVICES IN AN EXISTING PROGRAM AND HELP CRIME VICTIMS BY INCREASING AVAILABLE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADDRESSING GAPS IN CURRENT SERVICES. THE MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULTS (MCASA) SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL INSTITUTE (SALI) IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER IN MARYLAND DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE LEGAL NEEDS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS. UNDER THE IAJ PROJECT SALI WILL PROVIDE REPRESENTATION, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, SAFETY PLANNING, REFERRALS, AND INTAKE TO CHILD AND YOUTH VICTIMS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND. VICTIMS WILL RECEIVE THE LEGAL HELP THEY NEED TO HAVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND RECOVER FROM CRIME.

COALITION CAPACITY TO ENHANCE PREVENTION - CCEP

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 10441(C), SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS AND IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE. THESE ORGANIZATIONS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ADVANCING THE GOAL OF ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, EXPANDING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITY OF COALITIONS AND/OR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPING OR ENHANCING APPROPRIATE STANDARDS OF SERVICES FOR MEMBER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, CONDUCTING STATEWIDE, REGIONAL AND/OR COMMUNITY-BASED MEETINGS OR WORKSHOPS FOR VICTIM ADVOCATES, SURVIVORS, LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPRESENTATIVES, BRINGING LOCAL PROGRAMS TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN SERVICES AND TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES, INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE COALITION-BUILDING AT THE LOCAL AND/OR STATE LEVEL, OR COORDINATING AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND TERRITORY LEVEL WITH JUDICIAL OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE STRATEGIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS (34 U.S.C. § 12511(D)).

MCASA'S COALITION SASP PROJECT

MCASA'S COALITION SASP PROJECT

STATE SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION

MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROJECT

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, (COALITIONS PROGRAM, CFDA 16.556) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 10441(C) AND 34 U.S.C. 12511(D). THIS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. IT IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE AND ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STOP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. COORDINATING STATE AND TERRITORY VICTIM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. 2. COLLABORATING AND COORDINATING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TERRITORY, AND LOCAL ENTITIES ENGAGED IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTIVITIES. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SASP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) WORKING WITH LOCAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF DIRECT SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT WITHIN THE STATE OR TERRITORY. B) WORKING WITH JUDICIAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES. C) WORKING WITH COURTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES, AND CHILDRENS ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES WHEN SEXUAL ASSAULT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A FACTOR. D) DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. E) PLANNING AND MONITORING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS TO THEIR STATE OR TERRITORY. F) COLLABORATING WITH AND INFORMING FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT.

THE OVW STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS PROGRAM, (COALITIONS PROGRAM, CFDA 16.556) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 10441(C) AND 34 U.S.C. 12511(D). THIS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF STATE AND TERRITORY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. IT IS A SET-ASIDE PROGRAM UNDER THE OVW STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM STATUTE AND ALSO INCLUDES A STATUTORY SET ASIDE FROM THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP) STATUTE, SPECIFICALLY FOR STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITIONS. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE STOP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. COORDINATING STATE AND TERRITORY VICTIM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. 2. COLLABORATING AND COORDINATING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TERRITORY, AND LOCAL ENTITIES ENGAGED IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTIVITIES. GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE SASP SET-ASIDE MAY BE USED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) WORKING WITH LOCAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF DIRECT SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT WITHIN THE STATE OR TERRITORY. B) WORKING WITH JUDICIAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES. C) WORKING WITH COURTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES, AND CHILDRENS ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES WHEN SEXUAL ASSAULT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A FACTOR. D) DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. E) PLANNING AND MONITORING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS TO THEIR STATE OR TERRITORY. F) COLLABORATING WITH AND INFORMING FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT.

MARYLAND SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION AND SASP GRANT

COALITION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT

FY 2021 OVW STATE AND TERRITORY COALITIONS GRANT PROGRAM

MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION/SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROJECT

COALITION'S CAPACITY ASSESSMENT FOR PREVENTION (CCAP) - THE MARYLAND COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (MCASA) IS THE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED STATE SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION IN MARYLAND WORKING TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATEWIDE. MCASA CURRENTLY RECEIVES RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION (RPE) FUNDING THROUGH THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS, PREPARE INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, LEAD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND CAMPUS PERSONNEL DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR RAPE CRISIS AND RECOVERY CENTERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN MARYLAND. MCASA ALSO UTILIZES RPE FUNDS TO ADVANCE OUR COMMUNITY AND SOCIETAL LEVEL PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGH OUR CREATE PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS BY IMPROVING SAFETY AND MONITORING IN MARYLAND COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS STRATEGY. MCASA HAS BEEN WORKING TO EXPAND OUR PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AND INCORPORATE HEALTH EQUITY AND OTHER SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY LEVEL PREVENTION EFFORTS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: ASSESSING COALITION CAPACITY TO ADVANCE PRIMARY PREVENTION, WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MCASA TO THOROUGHLY ASSESS OUR CAPACITY TO DO THIS WORK AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOVING FORWARD WITH PREVENTION PROGRAMMING THAT IMPACTS HEALTH EQUITY. MCASA WILL USE A PRIMARY PREVENTION CAPACITY ASSESSMENT TO EXAMINE OUR CURRENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EFFORTS AND ASSESS OUR CAPACITY FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORK. USING THE DATA FROM THIS ASSESSMENT, MCASA WILL DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION STEPS TO ADVANCE SEXUAL VIOLENCE PRIMARY PREVENTION ACTIVITIES THAT ALSO ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES. MCASA IS EXPECTING TO SEE SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROJECT. AS OUTLINED IN THE CDC LOGIC MODEL, SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROJECT ARE: INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF STAFF EXPERTISE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES WITHIN MCASA AND ITS CORE MEMBER PROGRAMS INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF AVAILABLE DATA SOURCES USED TO IDENTIFY POPULATION(S) AND COMMUNITIES OF FOCUS IN MARYLAND INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND HOW THESE PARTNERSHIPS ARE/ARE NOT MEETING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE PRIMARY PREVENTION AND HEALTH EQUITY WORK NEEDS INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVISION AND HOW WELL IT INCORPORATES HEALTH EQUITY

RECOVERY ACT GRANT TO STATE SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION