New sexual assault law for Maryland hospitals
Here in DC, we watch the news about sexual assault and SANE programs in Maryland and Virginia closely because so many people cross between the three regions on a regular basis. The state of Maryland just passed a law requiring all hospitals to have a protocol in place for responding to sexual assault victims. Check out this article to learn more about Maryland's new law as well as a thorough overview of all of the different ways different regions across the country respond to sexual assaults.