Learn about the State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) and our different specialized units.
The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County is dedicated to empowering victims of crime, especially victims of domestic violence. Should you ever find yourself in an abusive situation, it is imperative to know your options and have a safety plan.
Opioid abuse does not discriminate against age, race, or economic status. Furthermore, it affects both an individual’s life and the community at large. Learn the warning signs of opioid abuse as well as prevention tips.
Healthy relationships are a necessary part of life.
Whether it be platonic or romantic,it is important
to have relationships that build you up and not tear
you down. Learn about the signs of a healthy
relationship and creating boundaries in this brochure.
Your Sexual Assault Evidence Kit
If you are a survivor of sexual
assault in Maryland and had a
sexual assault forensic exam
(SAFE), you have rights over
your sexual assault evidence kit
(“kit”). These rights can help you
make informed decisions about
your kit.
What to Do After Sexual Assault
One in four women
will be sexually assaulted in their
lifetime. Many do not report their
assault because they are threatened
by their offender or they feel that it
was somehow their fault. You DID
NOT deserve to be sexually assaulted,
but you DO deserve help and support.
Criminal Justice Issues for Victims of Sexual Assault
Rape and sexual assault are crimes
and survivors have rights in the
criminal justice system. This brochure
is designed to give survivors an
overview of the criminal prosecution
of sexual assault crimes, sexual assault
evidence collection, and crime victims’
rights in Maryland.
Working to End Sexual Violence in Maryland
The mission of the Maryland
Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(MCASA) is to help prevent sexual
assault, advocate for accessible,
compassionate care for
survivors of sexual violence, and
work to hold offenders accountable.
Founded in 1982, MCASA has
worked for more than four decades
to end sexual violence in the State
of Maryland through public policy,
community outreach, education and
training, technical assistance, and
legal services.
