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 […]
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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 […]
The Sharon Herald: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG – In the decade since 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 […]
WJET-TV: Group working to train professionals working with children how to spot warning signs of abuse
The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is working to train professionals who work with children on how to spot the warning signs of abuse. The non-profit is widely recognized as the leading expert on child protection and child abuse prevention in the state. According to members of the organization, this meeting provides the tips for professionals […]
Audacy: Podcast Interview – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (Episode 68: Angela Liddle, PA Family Support Alliance – Understanding and Palatable Messaging)
Pa Family Support Alliance CEO Angela Liddle shares how cautious communication strengthens relationships and creates community hope over time. Listen in as Dr. Laura Sicola and Angela discuss how the PFSA is working to communicate with family and community members to bring awareness and light into conversation concerning abused children. During this conversation Angela shares […]
Republican Journal: In wake of child deaths, program aims to build support for families
STOCKTON SPRINGS — In the last two years, this town has experienced the tragic deaths of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy and Maddox Williams, 3, the latter just last month. Now a program run by Midcoast Maine Community Action aims to offer adults who would like to be able to help but do not know how to […]
PennWATCH: Department of Human Services, PA Family Support Alliance Highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hotline for Suspected Abuse Reporting
Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined the PA Family Support Alliance to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourage Pennsylvanians to report suspected child abuse or neglect to ChildLine, the commonwealth’s 24/7 hotline for anyone concerned about the safety or well-being of a child. To report a concern, call 1-800-932-0313. “Our child […]
MyChesCo: Local Chester County Resident Receives Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
HARRISBURG, PA — PA Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Leslie Holt with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Holt is the founder and director of A Child’s […]
Penn Live: Dauphin County resident awarded Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award
Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Casey Stokes-Rodriguez with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Stokes-Rodriguez serves as a licensed social worker at the Harrisburg […]