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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.
Media and Press
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape welcomes calls from the media regarding stories, news coverage or requests for information. Our communications department will provide interviews, statistical information or other referrals to members of the media. Our department also has the ability to connect media with topic experts working through Pennsylvania in our network of 50 rape crisis centers. The following media links are not a comprehensive list of all the work we have done or been involved with.
Contacts:
Kristen Houser
Vice President of Communications and Development
717-728-9740 ext. 144
khouser@pcar.org
Adam Kulikowski
Communications Specialist
717-728-9740 ext. 154
akulikowski@pcar.org
Michael Crawford
Communications Assistant
717-728-9740 ext. 159
mcrawford@pcar.org
Recent PCAR releases:
Press releases/media advisories:
Common victim behaviors of survivors of sexual abuse
Penn State Blue Out raises $79K for prevention of sexual abuse
Sandusky sentenced to 30-60 years in prison
Sexual abuse survivor attempts to break Guinness record
PCAR to benefit from Sept. 22 Blue Out
Students organize Blue Out at Penn State to benefit PCAR
PCAR, NSVRC respond to NCAA sanctions levied against Penn State
PCAR, NSVRC respond to verdict in Sandusky trial
Groups ask for protections of victims' identities in Sandusky case
Sexual assault experts partner with Penn State
PCAR honors Cathleen Palm with Vision of Hope Award
Sandusky lawyer continues to criminalize victims
PCAR offers support to Penn State Board of Trustees
National award honors 20 leaders in sexual violence prevention
PCAR press conference in State College
PCAR, Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania collect money to support victims of child sexual abuse
PCAR letters, op-eds and editorials:
Pennlive: Another political blunder about rape victims
Philadelphia Daily News: Letters: Sandusky sentencing, cop video and more
In Sandusky case, don't lose sight of survivors of sexual abuse
Sandusky’s lawyer resorts to victimâblaming tactics
Answers are simple in PSU case
PCAR in the news:
May 2013:
Women's Health - New Guidelines to Help Assault Victims
Fox 43 - Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape holds annual gala
ABC27: Corbett, O'Brien speak at annual PCAR gala in Hershey
ABC27: Eight victims in Adams County child sex abuse, pornography case
April 2013:
WITF: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
March 2013:
Penn State Live: Advocates for sex abuse survivors criticize NBC, Ziegler over Sandusky interview
FOX43: Interview with "PA Colation Against Rape" on Sandusky Case
CBS 21: PCAR responds to Sandusky prison interview
February 2013:
Gov. Corbett Visits Philadelphia Rape Crisis Center, Highlights More Funding for Rape Crisis Assistance
January 2013:
StateCollege.com: Sexual Assault at Penn State Remains Troubling Trend
November 2012:
Associated Press: Sweeping changes suggested for PA. child abuse law
Patriot-News: Pennsylvania must undergo a 'culture change,' child protection task force says
The Daily Collegian: Penn State Blue Out raises $79K
CBS 21: Second annual Blue Out at Beaver Stadium raises $79,000 for PCAR
October 2012:
Centre Daily Times: Sugar Ray Leonard relives painful past to stop future of child sexual abuse
The Daily Collegian: Penn State to host child sex abuse conference today
Penn State Live: Talk to focus on understanding sex offender behavior
CBS 21: Abuse expert explains signs that may show your child is being abused
Citizens Voice:Scouts confidential "perversion files" show ties to NEPA
WGAL: New Sandusky accuser files lawsuit in federal court
Gantdaily.com: Presentation to focus on understanding sex offender behavior
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Boy Scouts' banned sex abusers posted online
The Tribune-Democrat: Scandal persists despite sentence
Jerry Sandusky gets sentence of 30 to 60 years for child sex abuse
The Daily Collegian: Child Sexual Abuse Conference sold out
September 2012:
Lemoyne abuse survivor raises awareness by breaking world record
Centre Daily Times: $75,000 raised for victims of sex abuse
The Daily Collegian: Blue Out funds expected to top last year's total
The Altoona Mirror: PSU Blue Out organized to support victims
Brandywine Blue Out raises awareness, funds for victims
Campus raises nearly $1,000 for child and sexual abuse victims
August 2012:
Huffington Post: The story behind the blue ribbons
Penn State Live: Community urged to support Blue Out T-shirt sale
The Indiana Gazette: O'Brien 'confident' Penn State team is committed
The Daily Collegian: Penn State to host sexual abuse conference
WGAL News 8: Penn State retraining employees following scandal
Sports Illustrated: Penn St. hosting 'Blue Out' game for abuse victims
WFMZ-TV: PSU plans 'Blue Out' to support child sex abuse victims at Sept. 22 game
Gantdaily.com: Students organize Blue Out at Penn State to benefit PCAR
July 2012:
WGAL: Penn State retraining employees after scandal
The Daily Beast: NCAA Sanctions: Let's forget about football now
Centre Daily Times: Pa. Coalition Against Rape 'thrilled' fine will go toward support
Lewistown Sentinel: Area officials react to harsh punishment
ABC 27: Victim advocates, attorneys weigh in on Penn State sanctions
The Daily Collegian: Attorneys and advocates weigh in on sanctions
CBS 21: Advocates react to Penn State sanctions
ABC 27: Victim advocate not surprised by report of more Sandusky victims
Centre Daily Times: Blue-out organizers revive aid efforts, plan September event
CBS Philly: Shock and sadness emanate from Happy Valley
The Daily Collegian: 'Blue Out' game planned for fall by student organization
90.5 Essential Public Radio: New law 'finally' allows expert witnesses in sexual assault trials
The Daily Collegian: Pennsylvania allows expert testimony in sexual abuse cases
The Sentinel: Victims' attorneys upset with scope of Freeh's investigation
June 2012:
Wearecentralpa.com: Advocates for abuse victims release statement
The Daily Collegian: Advocates for those affected by sexual abuse weigh in on Sandusky trial
ABC 27: Advocate: Bogus claims make it tougher for real sexual abuse victims
GoErie.com: Guest voice: Stop blaming victims in sexual abuse cases
Centre Daily Times: For Jerry Sandusky's victims, sharing trauma starts healing process
The Altoona Mirror: Task force will review Pennsylvania abuse laws
The Altoona Mirror: Bellefonte parking no walk in the park
York Daily Record: Abuse prevention groups seized spotlight at Sandusky trial
NBC Nightly News: Reaction to Sandusky verdict
WITF: Sandusky verdict shines a spotlight on child sexual abuse
Statecollege.com: Saturday's video profile: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape's Kristen Houser
Victim experts: Dottie Sandusky testimony doesn't discredit accusers
The Daily Collegian: Advocates raise issues with ruling against pseudonyms in Sandusky trial
Patriot-News: (Video) Kristen Houser talks about supporting victims of sexual abuse
ThePostGame: Penn State tragedy spurs changes to enhance sexual abuse prevention
FACSA: Child sex abuse advocates blast Pa. lawmaker
Centre Daily Times: After first week of testimony, a question lingers: Could so many miss so much?
The Penn Stater: Sandusky Trial: Breaking down week 1
Thomson Reuters: Accusers of former Penn State coach must give names-judge
Chicago Tribune: State court rejects bid to delay Penn State sex abuse case
Victims' advocates respond to judge's ruling on using victim pseudonyms
Penn State Live: Employee training program under way to recognize, report child abuse
Pottsville Republican: Opinion split on serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
ABC 27: Child sex abuse advocates blast Pa. lawmakers
CNN: Jury selection set to start in Sandusky trial
The Joplin Globe: Opening up to jury key in healing process for abuse victims, experts say
May 2012:
Reuters: Attorneys want some Sandusky sex-abuse charges dropped
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sandusky case judge considers request to drop some charges
Patriot-News: Jerry Sandusky accusers outraged by subpoenas may get help from national group
CBS 2 Pittsburgh: Sex offenders regulation denied
Penn State Live: Penn State donates more than $2.6 million to abuse prevention efforts
99.9 Radio USA: Attorneys want some Sandusky sex-abuse charges dropped
Poynter: Patriot-News will protect identities of alleged victims during Jerry Sandusky trial
PoliceOne.com: Prosecutor: Police, firefighter abused Pa. teen
Daily Times: Guest Column: Sex assault editorial fails to state facts
April 2012:
Centre Daily Times: Group raises voice in support of alleged Jerry Sandusky victims
Newsitem.com: Gala nets $120,000 for state coalition against sex abuse
Report Exec: Penn State improving security in preparation for summer programs
The Daily Collegian: Penn State employees to receive training for reporting sexual assault
Patriot-News: Jerry Sandusky coverage garners recognition from victim groups, award
Bandera County Courier: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Charitable organizations to collect at Blue-White game
Penn State Live: Students launch drive to fight child sexual abuse
Penn State Live: April events promote sexual assault awareness, child abuse prevention
Penn State Live: Penn State trains employees to 'build a safe community for children
March 2012:
Penn State Live: Sunday starts sexual assault awareness, child abuse prevention month
PhillyBurbs.com: Victim groups send message to Washington
Centre Daily Times: PSU lettermen swift to act amid Sandusky sex scandal
Centre Daily Times: Report of the Board of Trustees concerning Nov. 9 decisions
February 2012:
The Resource: Vision of Hope Fund supports prevention efforts
Gantdaily.com: Task force continues initiatives to help abused and neglected children
The Daily Collegian: State representative proposes bill preventing child sex abuse
Penn State Live: Task force continues initiatives to help abused and neglected children
WearecentralPA.com: PCAR sees spike in donations since Sandusky scandal
Republican Herald: Pottsville names new superintendent
WGAL News 8: Do something heroic
ABC 27: Child advocates: child pornography more serious than it sounds
January 2012:
Thumbs up (PCAR CEO Delilah Rumburg is praised in a York Dispatch editorial)
The Daily Collegian: 'In a Town This Size' addresses child sex abuse
Penn State Live: Senate rejects two motions
Penn State Live: Frequently asked questions about transparency
Patriot-News: Op-ed: Focus Penn State case anger into a commitment to help abused children
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Bill would make sex trafficking of minors a first-degree felony
York Daily Record: Letters and e-mails revealed: Response to PSU scandal came from far and wide
WPXI.com: Gov. Corbett received various feedback on handling of PSU scandal
December 2011:
CNN: Sandusky attorney denies plea deal being considered
Pamatters.com: PSU partners with PCAR, more scrutiny
Patriot-News: Rape-prevention groups team with Penn State, say education can halt abuse
Penn State Live: Penn State, PA Coalition Against Rape join to fight child sexual abuse
Penn State Live: A message from President Rodney Erickson: The days ahead...
November 2011:
Centre Daily Times: White House, others weigh in on sex abuse scandal
CBS Boston: Former players react to Penn State scandal
The Daily Beast: Joe Paterno's troubling attitude toward sex charges
Onward State: Sandusky scandal: National media misses the mark
WITF: The young victims of sexual abuse; hotline numbers in article
CNN interviewed PCAR's Kristen Houser
WITF interview: The young victims of sexual abuse
Jerry Sandusky's Second Mile charity:Donate elsewhere
WGAL News 8: Rape case reports doubled after Sandusky accusations
ABC.com: Where football is king, alleged crimes sometimes get a pass
