WE'RE ON A MISSION
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape is working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
U.S. Senate Hearing on Rape Cases
Last week U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) held a hearing in Washington, D.C. to hear from experts and victims about the mishandling of rape cases. The hearing also addressed the FBI's antiquated definition of rape and how the system of collecting data on incidents of rape is outdated. Below are news stories and press releases covering this story:
Feds undercounting rape victims, advocates warn
Victims' testimony at congressional hearing show "chronic failure" in rape investigations
Testimony before Senate panel calls for more oversight of crime stats, broader definition of rape: Advocates, police and experts tell congressional subcommittee that changes are needed
The FBI's faulty definition of rape: Why are national crime reports still excluding cases involving drugs, alcohol or members of the same sex?
Official U.S. Senate hearing notice, witness list and webcast information
PCAR's written testimony submitted as part of the Federal Record
