I wish more Republicans would join Stephens in an effort to better protect PA's children. I hope he and his colleagues consider introducing legislation or co-sponsoring existing bills to remove the statutes of limitations in child sex abuse cases. This would also identify child predators. There is no statute of limitations for murder in PA. … Continue reading Rep. Todd Stephens Plans Bill to Expand Reporting

Click to read, "Why the Catholic Church is (and isn't) like the Catholic Church," by David Gibson, The Washington Post, On Faith, November 10, 2011

State Rep. Kevin Boyle D-Philadelphia http://www.pahouse.com/KBoyle HARRISBURG, Nov. 9 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle today announced his plan to introduce legislation aimed at ensuring that people who witness the abuse of a child report it to the proper authorities.  "In light of the alleged child sex abuse scandal at Pennsylvania State University, it is clear … Continue reading Rep. Boyle Plans Legislation on Abuse Reporting

I almost imagine God asking Himself, "What will get the attention of these humans? Ahh, yes. Football." I'm kidding, of course. But I do believe this timing is a result of God's grace. Penn State's scandal breaks at a critical juncture in Catholic Church history. With Msgr. Lynn's trial around the corner, advocates needed people … Continue reading Paterno Coverage Scores a Touchdown for Advocates

Penn State has fired legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in the aftermath of their child sex abuse scandal. Their grand jury report seems to have them responding more swiftly and decisively than the Philadelphia Archdiocese. When children are raped and people don't react in a moral and ethical way, there should be immediate … Continue reading Penn State Responds to Grand Jury Report Better Than RCC

Many of you have been contacting State Representative and judiciary chairman Ronald Marsico in regard to the childhood sex abuse statute of limitations reform bills that he seems to be ignoring. Here's a clip you'll appreciate. Click to watch child sex abuse survivor Al Chesley as he calls out Marsico on MSNBC today.

Archbishop Chaput is reorganizing the archdiocesan legal team. Read about it here: "Phila. Archdiocese Shakes Up Legal Team in Sex Abuse Scandal" by Gina Passarella and Hank Grezlak, The [Philadelphia] Legal Intelligencer, November 07, 2011

"It’s a story that’s all too familiar. Catholic priests accused of abusing children. Church leaders accused of covering it up. But that familiar story has a disturbing new chapter. For decades accused priests who were kicked out of the church have blended back into society. No one keeps track of where they live. Gary Tuchman … Continue reading CNN Special: Priest Predators In Plain Sight

"His position is contrary to the Editorial Board’s, which has supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D., Phila.) that would eliminate Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases. Bishop’s bill recognizes that young abuse victims often take years, even decades, to confront what happened to them, meaning the time limit for filing … Continue reading Inquirer Editorial Board Disagrees with Archbishop Chaput’s Statutes Stance