Sen. Specter to Hold Hearings on Rape Investigations
Hearing spurred in part by Sun reporting on cases in city By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sunhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-senate-hearing-rapes-20100907,0,4630153.story Concerned...
View Article"I was victimized once by my rapist and then subsequently by the court system"
Pennsylvania is one of two states that doesn't allow for them to testify, but many say doing so could help jury members understand the behavior of the victims. Thursday, September 09, 2010 BY ASHLEY...
View ArticleEditorial: Educators Backed Attacker
from the Bloomsburg, PA Press EnterpriseSouthern made a tragedy worseTry to picture this scene, and see if it doesn't make your blood boil: A teenage boy has been declared delinquent for sexually...
View ArticleProposed funding cuts would hinder aid to victims
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence are urging the Pennsylvania House and Senate to restore funds to the House amended budget...
View ArticlePCAR 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...
View ArticleTransforming 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. read...
View ArticlePCAR Works to Better Meet the Needs of Transgender Individuals
Joining us today to guest blog is Marylee Sauder, community presenter on sexual assault prevention. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape works fervently to reduce the prevalence of sexual abuse....
View ArticleRape is NOT what we should expect
Steam came out my ears when these littlegems popped up in my inbox. If there’s a phrase that makes me see red it’s, “Well, what did you expect?” When applied to men and women working together, “rape”...
View ArticleBeing a Voice for the Voiceless
At our annual conference in state college, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape offered a presentation on human trafficking. As part of the presentation, we were asked to put ourselves in the shoes of a...
View Article"Bullying" reveals incognito hyper-masculine culture
I’ve made mention of my detachment from the all-American pastime so this one caught me off guard.read more
View ArticleRape victims should not be afraid to report crimes
Today we have a special guest blog from Danielle Tudor, originally published in the Oregonian and reposted with permission. read more
View ArticleVideo Games Still Offer Unfair View of Women
A recent tweet put together a partial list of recent video games to portray women as little more than background decoration.read more
View ArticleBrain Injury and Sexual Assault: Basic Concepts (Part 2)
This Technical Assistance Bulletin lists things that advocates should consider when working with a survivor who may have a brain injury.
View ArticleAdvocating for Victims with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities During a...
This Technical Assistance Bulletin addresses concerns with consent from individuals with disabilities. It also lists environmental suggestions on how to make the survivor as comfortable as possible.
View ArticlePregnancy Options for Victims/Survivors of Rape, Incest or any Sexual...
This document explains the position held by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape regarding pregnancy options for victims/survivors of rape, incest or any sexual assault.
View ArticleTools for Evaluating & Assessing You SART/SANE Program
This manual coordinates services with victims and survivors. It includes surveys to collect feedback from victims, advocates, police officers and nurses, as well as data collection templates and tips.
View ArticleAdvocating for Victims with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities During a...
This Technical Assistance Bulletin gives tips on communicating to and supporting survivors with intellection/developmental disabilities during the sexual assault forensic examination.
View ArticleSexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act Factsheet
An overview of the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act of 2019.
View ArticlePregnancy Options for Victims/Survivors of Rape, Incest or any Sexual...
This document explains the position held by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape regarding pregnancy options for victims/survivors of rape, incest or any sexual assault.
View ArticleTools for Evaluating & Assessing You SART/SANE Program
This manual coordinates services with victims and survivors. It includes surveys to collect feedback from victims, advocates, police officers and nurses, as well as data collection templates and tips.
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