The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape released the following statement October 18 in response to the PA Senate's efforts to pass statutes of limitation reform in child sexual abuse cases.
Warning, this statement may be triggering to some survivors.
A priest forced a 9-year-old boy give him oral sex, then he rinsed out the boy’s mouth with holy water to purify him.
By Lexi Livelsberger
Children's Advocacy Coordinator, PCAR
It feels like an everyday occurrence, hearing about the most recent disclosure of sexual assault in the media. It’s such a significant time to work in the field of sexual violence as we rally around survivors and find renewed passion in their strength and resilience.
It’s also a significant and challenging time to be a parent.