Ten years have passed since the public became aware of a horrific child sex abuse scandal that rocked many Pennsylvanians to their core. You might be wondering which scandal I’m referring to. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth has been home to its fair share of child sex abuse scandals in recent years. It was in November 2011 […]
2021
The Shippensburg Chronicle: Pa. Family Support Alliance predicts child abuse reports could increase this fall
Throughout the pandemic, many children were socially isolated and remained in environments where they were not safe. “Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a situation where children were confined to their homes, and for some, that meant they were continually subjected to abuse and neglect,” said Angela Liddle, CEO and President of Pa Family Support Alliance. […]
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: After pandemic drop, advocates fear spike in child abuse reports this fall | Tuesday Morning Coffee
After a pandemic-prompted drop-off, a child advocacy says it’s likely Pennsylvania will see a spike in child abuse reports this fall. That’s because children were isolated during the lockdown in 2020, which meant such mandatory reporters as teachers and physicians weren’t able to spot abuse and report it to authorities. But, as has been well-established, […]
Pa Family Support Alliance Predicts Child Abuse Reports in Pennsylvania Could Increase this Fall
Release – Pa Family Support Alliance Predicts Child Abuse Reports in Pennsylvania Could Increase this Fall, October 8, 2021 Due to the pandemic, many children remained socially isolated; School personnel and community members need to learn the warning signs of abuse and neglect; anyone who suspects abuse and neglect should report it Harrisburg, Pa.– As […]
The Meadville Tribune: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those […]
The Hunstville Item: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those […]
The Tribune-Democrat: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those who give their […]
Washington Times Herald: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those […]
New Castle News: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those […]
The Sunbury Daily Item: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the decade since the revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those […]
