THANK YOU for helping us to preserve SANE funding for Fiscal Year 2011 which starts June 30, 2010.
Below you will find the tools to get the job done– it's EASY!

> Click HERE for a template letter to send to your legislators.
Remember, adding your personal touch makes it even more effective.

> Click HERE to find your legislators.

> Click HERE for talking points for when you call your legislator.

In September 2009, Governor Patrick cut $1 million from Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Line Item 4510-0810, which funds MACA, CACs, SANE, and Pediatric SANE services for child victims of sexual assault. MACA responded to this devastating and disproportionate cut to victim services with legislative alert newsletters.

Supporters like you contacted their legislators and asked why child victims were being asked to bear the burden of budget cuts. And thanks to the YOU and your support and advocacy, the Governor restored the full $1 million to the SANE Line Item.

To see press related to the Governor’s 2009 cuts to services for victims:

• “Funding for Rape Assistance in Jeopardy.” WFCR Local News, Amherst MA. 6 November 2009.
• “Rape treatment plan facing big budget cut.” Boston Globe 5 November 2009.
• “Rape Exam Cuts” (video). WCBV TV Boston, Channel 5 4 November 2009.