The Penn State Case, Sexual Abuse and Children
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-11-08/penn-state-case-sexual-abuse-and-children
Pennsylvania's attorney general blasted Penn State University for failing to report suspected sexual abuse of young boys. The case has shaken the nation since the arrest over the weekend of the alleged molester, former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. He denies the charges. Two top administrators were also charged - with perjury and failure to report the allegations. For many it brings to mind painful episodes with the Catholic Church and Boy Scouts of America over their handling of allegations involving sexual abuse of children. Diane and her guests talk about the Penn State case, the responsibility of individuals and institutions and how to help young victims.
One place to go to for help: Childhelp's hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Guests
Sara Ganim
reporter, Harrisburg Patriot-News.
Jeffrey Rosen
professor of law at The George Washington University; legal affairs editor at The New Republic.
Nikki Sample
therapist and residential program coordinator at Childhelp's Alice C. Tyler Village, in Lignum, Virginia.
Frank Cervone
executive director, Support Center for Child Advocates.
Comments
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Dear WAMU & Diane Rehm,
The next big story, to follow Penn State, is the extensive cover-up in Maine right now of the ongoing sex abuse of my 4 year old daughter and who know how many other children.
Very soon, I hope and pray, a Federal Grand Jury will also be asking more than a few Maine State Gov't employees what did you know and when did you know it?
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