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.
Teens and Sexual Violence
Rape is not sex, nor is it funny
“I know and believe that the words I repeatedly use have an impact on who I am.” – Al Walker, Sheep Thief
Transforming objective journalism into progressive journalism
Next up in our guest blog series, Tara Murtha discusses the vital role journalists play in shaping the public perspective of sexual violence.
Lately, it’s been all rape, all the time in the news.
Engaging school students in conversations about sexual assault prevention
Kicking off our guest blog series, Marylee Sauder talks about how to talk early and talk often with middle school students.
It’s a bleak Friday afternoon in a classroom with a loud, overactive radiator. The 25 eighth-graders are looking straight ahead at the unfamiliar presenter in front of them. Some students are squirming and smirking. Others appear hesitant, and a few look downright distressed.
Super Bowl highlights pervasiveness of rape culture
My wife is a huge fan of football. I’m not, but I’m a huge fan of my wife, so we celebrated a successful move to the new apartment by watching the Super Bowl. Ignoring that one team harbors an obstructer of justice and one team is appallingly homophobic, the whole experience was just plain stupid.
The Importance of Sexual Violence Education on Campus
A version of this article was originally posted on the UMN Women’s Center Blog.
PCAR, PCAP to hold collection to support services for victims of child sexual abuse at Penn State football game
HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania will sponsor a collection drive to support the delivery of services to victims of child sexual assault across Pennsylvania and the HERO project Saturday at Beaver Stadium in State College.
PCAR offers support to Penn State Board of Trustees
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) released a letter to the Penn State University Board of Trustees today offering resources, insight and expertise on child sexual abuse in light of the allegations against former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Halloween Costumes Serve as Reminder that Sexualization is Harmful
Halloween is big business. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $1.8 billion on Halloween costumes in 2010.
Adults Can Help Create Safer Schools for Children
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.
Mental health and sexual assault: It's a cyclical relationship
May is Mental Health Month. And when you are part of the movement to end sexual violence, you can’t help but intersect with mental health. It’s a cyclical relationship. People with a range of mental health issues are at greater risk of experiencing sexual violence, and people who experience sexual violence are at a greater risk of having mental health issues.
