HereĀ 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.