PCAR, NSVRC respond to sanctions levied against Penn State

Contact:

Kristen Houser
PCAR Vice President of Communications and Development
(717) 728-9740 ext. 144
khouser@pcar.org

Tracy Cox
NSVRC Communications Director
717-909-0710 ext. 116
tcox@nsvrc.org

Immediate release
PCAR, NSVRC respond to sanctions levied against Penn State

HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the National Sexual
Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) applaud the NCAA for taking swift and decisive action against
Penn State in wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case.

The NCAA’s unprecedented actions—including a $60 million fine and an endowment dedicated to
helping sexual assault victims—illustrate an enduring support for all child abuse survivors.
NCAA President Mark Emmert correctly urged Penn State to examine the culture that ultimately
enabled serial child sexual abuse to occur. Read More.