Pioneering Protection

In 2007, three passionate women formed friendships through a non-profit organization devoted to reforming child abuse and neglect. They’ve since joined forces and are advocating for a Bill to establish the Pennsylvania Central Registry, an online user-friendly public portal. Similar to Megan’s Law, this registry would enable the public to search for and view background information on individuals who have been convicted of child abuse. READ THE FULL ARTICLE!

They did it!

Pic: Rep. Aaron Bernstine, Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts There are 3.6 million cases of child abuse reported each year in the United States. However, it’s estimated that for every case reported, two cases will go unreported. Pennsylvania currently does not offer a public website to find convicted offenders, but PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R) who represents Butler and Lawerence counties is ready to change that thanks to two grandmothers, Donna M. Kshir (Clinton County, PA) and Lee Cougardawn Roberts (who divides her times between Clinton County, PA and Crestview, FL). READ MORE HERE!