Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April. This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign.
  • For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) , has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April.
  • This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • The series of events will kick off on the evening of April 9th with lighting the PA State Capitol Building teal, the color that represents sexual violence prevention.

Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa. , Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, has announced Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO of one of the longest- standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country. Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.

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  • Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.
  • For the past six years, Edrington has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).
  • "This is a momentous time in the nearly 50-year history of Respect Together," said Board President Mary Onama.
  • Edrington was selected by the Respect Together Board of Directors following a national search alongside Pittsburgh-based search firm, Nonprofit Talent.

Bill to Grant PA Nurse Practitioners Full Practice Authority Introduced in House

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legislators and nurse practitioners gathered in the Capitol today, as Representative Nancy Guenst (D-Montgomery County) announced that she is introducing legislation in the House of Representatives to grant full practice authority to nurse practitioners (NPs), increasing access to care for the people of Pennsylvania.

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  • Yet despite the need, an outdated regulatory burden is holding Pennsylvania back by limiting nurse practitioners from providing care.
  • Earlier this session, SB 25 was introduced in the Senate to grant full practice authority to NPs.
  • "Twenty-seven states have already implemented the advancement of full practice authority for nurse practitioners and it works.
  • Beyond Pennsylvania, 27 states – including bordering states like Maryland, New York, and Delaware – currently grant nurse practitioners full practice authority, making them more attractive places for nurse practitioners to live and work.

Insight PA Cyber Charter School COO Honored with Legacy Award for School Leadership

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.

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  • Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.
  • The Legacy Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their significant and enduring contributions to the field of public charter education in Pennsylvania.
  • “Beth has long been a champion for public-school choice and both brick-and-mortar charter schools and cyber charter schools,” said Eileen Cannistraci, CEO at Insight PA Cyber Charter School.
  • Her unwavering commitment to charter school education - and her years of service in advocacy make Beth an ideal choice for this prestigious award.”
    A visionary school leader, Jones is being recognized for her remarkable leadership and commitment to providing quality education within the charter school community.

500+ Pennsylvania Charter School Students to Celebrate School Choice at Pennsylvania Capitol; Lawmakers Expected to Attend

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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Hosted by Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, the event will include remarks and musical performances by students representing more than 25 public charter schools in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and York.

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  • Hosted by Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, the event will include remarks and musical performances by students representing more than 25 public charter schools in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and York.
  • "Pennsylvania's public charter schools are making a positive difference for students, educators, and the communities they serve.
  • The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on representing both brick-and-mortar and cyber schools throughout the Keystone State.
  • National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, public charter, public magnet, online, private, and home schooling.

Dr. Chester D. Thompson To Lead MITCS As CEO

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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MIDLAND, Pa., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Midland Innovation + Technology Charter School has appointed veteran educator Dr. Chester D. Thompson as the school's first Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MIDLAND, Pa., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Midland Innovation + Technology Charter School has appointed veteran educator Dr. Chester D. Thompson as the school's first Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prominent developer Charles J. Betters donated the land on which MITCS is located and has guided the construction.
  • Families interested in pre-enrollment and information about MITCS may visit the school's official website www.mitcharterschool.org .Enrollment seminars will be scheduled at regional hotel ballrooms and conference centers soon.
  • Watch the MITCS website as enrollment seminars are added.

Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky File First Civil Action On Behalf of Victims Against Accused Berks County, Pennsylvania Serial Child Sexual Predator Dr. Justin S. Rutherford

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Lawyers Kristen Gibbons Feden and Steven G. Wigrizer, of SMB, said the five-count complaint ( Jane Doe et al vs. Justin Rutherford et al, No.

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  • Lawyers Kristen Gibbons Feden and Steven G. Wigrizer, of SMB, said the five-count complaint ( Jane Doe et al vs. Justin Rutherford et al, No.
  • She heads SMB's sexual assault unit and was among the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania prosecutors that convicted Bill Cosby of sexual abuse.
  • Any other Rutherford victims are encouraged to confidentially contact local law enforcement agencies, and may also contact the attorneys at SMB.
  • Numerous resources are available regionally, statewide and nationally to those who suspect any form of child abuse, including sexual abuse.