Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad Alan Carr Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges
A once-prominent public figure in Gettysburg is now facing serious criminal allegations involving the exploitation of a minor. Former Gettysburg Borough Mayor Chad Alan Carr, 48, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual exploitation after investigators say he groomed and solicited explicit images from a teenage boy. The […]
Are You Being Secretly Recorded by Smart Glasses?
Smart glasses are one of the newest wearable technologies entering everyday life. These devices, designed to look like ordinary eyeglasses, can capture video, photos, and audio from the wearer’s point of view. While tech companies promote smart glasses as innovative tools for communication and social media, they also raise serious concerns about privacy, consent, and surveillance. […]
Honoring Women’s History Month by Confronting Sexual Violence
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women throughout history. But it is also an important moment to reflect on the challenges that women and girls continue to face, including the persistent and devastating reality of sexual violence. This year’s theme, Leading the Change, honors the bravery and commitment […]
The Diocese of El Paso Bankruptcy Filing
Earlier this month, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after facing multiple civil lawsuits alleging clergy sexual abuse. The lawsuits involve 18 claimants across 12 cases alleging abuse of minors between 1956 and 1982 in southern New Mexico. Church officials said the bankruptcy filing was necessary because the potential financial judgments from these cases could […]
What if Sexual Abuse Happened Years Ago?
On This Page Can You Report Sexual Abuse Years Later? Why Survivors Often Report Sexual Abuse Years After It Happens What Laws Apply To Reporting Sexual Abuse That Happened Years Ago? How Long Is the Deadline To Take Legal Action? Will You Still Be Eligible for Compensation? How To Report Sexual Abuse From Years Ago […]
NO MORE Week
Why Advocacy, Awareness, and Action Matter for Survivors of Sexual Violence Every year, NO MORE Week brings individuals, communities, and organizations together around one simple but powerful message: we must do more to end domestic and sexual violence. From March 1–8, people across the world participate in events, education, fundraising, and awareness efforts designed to amplify […]
Spring Break Tips for College Students
Every year, spring break promises freedom, fun, and a temporary escape from the pressures of college life. For many students, it’s a rite of passage traveling with friends, celebrating independence, and making memories. But as someone who has spent a career advocating for survivors and holding institutions accountable when safety fails, I also know that […]
Texas Creates a New Path for Rape Kit Testing
For years, survivors of sexual violence have faced an impossible decision when it comes to reporting and rape kits. Report to law enforcement immediately or risk losing the ability to have their rape kit tested. Now, Texas is taking a step that many advocates have pushed for across the country. A new law, HB 1422, creates […]
Camden Diocese’s $180 Million Settlement
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse in South Jersey just reached a moment many feared would never come. The Diocese of Camden announced a $180 million settlement resolving claims from more than 300 survivors who came forward to tell their stories stories that for years were ignored, minimized, or buried by institutions meant to protect them. As someone who has […]
When an Offender Dies Before Justice
The Complex Trauma Survivors Carry After Suicide There is a moment many survivors imagine when they finally decide to come forward. A moment where their truth is heard, where accountability is possible and where justice finally feels within reach. And then sometimes before that moment arrives the offender dies. When an offender dies by suicide […]