Social Media Addiction and What Families Need to Know
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, many conversations have focused on anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional well-being. Yet one issue continues to impact millions of children, teens, and adults every day while often hiding in plain sight: social media addiction. For years, social media platforms have marketed themselves as tools for connection, […]
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 […]