Description
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking applications from community-based organizations to implement a strategy to reduce sexual violence in rural Maryland. The selected organization will receive funding to strengthen economic supports and improve access to support systems. The project will focus on one of two CDC-identified Focus Areas: Strengthening Economic Supports or Creating Protective Environments. The organization will be required to collect and report programmatic progress, participate in state-level RPE/SV prevention activities, and engage in collaborative efforts with MDH and other stakeholders. Some key activities may include:
• Partnering with local organizations to provide education, employment, and financial assistance to community members
• Establishing or enhancing paid leave policies and other workplace flexibility policies
• Modifying physical and social characteristics of school environments to increase monitoring and safety
• Providing training and support to community organizations on workplace sexual harassment and policy development
• Establishing/reclaiming and maintaining neighborhood green spaces to create sustainable and healthier environments