Over the past month, people have been talking about a news story unfolding in our own backyard.

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) are combining their expertise and resources to work with Penn State University to focus on preventing sexual violence. As part of this three-year partnership, Penn State has pledged $1.5 million to facilitate these efforts. 

The following is a statement released by The Second Mile Nov. 28.
 
Our focus remains on the victims. Children who suffer sexual abuse face unique and formidable challenges, as do their families. The events reported over the past few weeks have saddened and horrified us; we are determined to do all we can to help the survivors with the healing process.

Help for our children: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape's Vice President of Communications and Development, Kristen Houser spoke Nov. 21 at the Harrisburg Capitol Rotunda as part of the Protect Our Children Committee. The committee is urging the commonwealth to review how it protects children from abuse.

By MATTHEW KEMENY, The Patriot-News The Patriot-News

Since the news broke November 5 that former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged in the alleged sexual assault of eight boys, news organizations have published or broadcast tens of thousands of stories about the situation.

HARRISBURG--The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) is proud to announce the election of member Wanda Filer, MD, MBA of York to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Board of Directors.

At this time of year, with students navigating new classrooms and the start of busy fall schedules, there’s always a buzz of excitement in the air. The new school year is upon us.

Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape hosted a joint fundraiser at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel Oct. 20 to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect including physical and sexual violence.

"He was beaten, scarred and nearly broken. In a groundbreaking interview, Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry reveals the devastating details of his childhood sexual abuse."

MSNBC.com Staff report
A man who rescued an 8-year-old girl who had been abducted by a stranger says he was "beyond scared" as he forced the alleged kidnapper to stop his truck and hand over the child.
 
 
At about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Victor Perez, 29, recognized the truck from media reports about the girl, who was taken while she played outside a home in Fresno, Calif., at 8:30 p.m. Monday.
 
 
He gave chase in his own vehicle and repeatedly tried to force the alleged kidnapper's truck off the road. Eventually, Perez saw the girl's head in the truck's window.
 
For the full story, visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39533885/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts