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 […]
Pennsylvania Schools No Longer Immune
In November 2019, Pennsylvania took a monumental step toward justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Under Governor Wolf, the legislature passed HB 962, which amended the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act (PSTCA) to create a “sexual abuse exception.” For the first time, public schools could be held civilly liable not just for abuse by […]