On today’s episode of The Confluence: A shooting at a house party in the North Side turned deadly after two teenagers were killed and eight others were injured; legislation has passed in the state Senate that would expand access to nurses trained to provide specialized care to survivors of sexual assault, and we talk with one of these nurses and a statewide organization in support of the legislation; and a new exhibit honoring August Wilson’s career opens in Pittsburgh’s downtown.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape 11:53 pm
Today, Pennsylvania leaders from the state’s Coalition Against Rape held a press conference to discuss laws in the favor of justice for victims of sexual violence, and future victims.
The PCAR group fought a hard legislative battle to get these laws passed, and they say it wouldn’t have been possible without partner organizations, the bipartisan support of the legislature, and the governor’s office.
They highlight that the 13 now enacted pieces of legislation are also to help prevent future abuse all the PCAR’s legislative priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative session are now law.