Year: 2012

What we need to learn about Kevin Clash and the Elmo story

The general public still lacks an in-depth understanding of predatory behavior; the coverage of the recent allegations against Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo, is only a painfully clear illustration of this.  The entire cast of ABC’s The View spoke endearingly of Clash as each woman said she would stand by him until his name is cleared so he can come back onto their show–all this … Read On

Today is my Anniversary; I have 15 years clean and sober.

Today is my Anniversary; I have 15 years clean and sober. That is 180 months, 780 weeks and 5,479 days. But really, I have only one day. This day. Today. That is all any of us have really. In writing my books and speaking across the country I have been beyond blessed to have people email me and approach me to share their darkest secrets… Read On

The protector of the monsters are no better than the monsters themselves.

Today we will finally see long awaited charges filed against The Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier say sources to The Post-Gazette.  This is a day so many of us have been waiting for–judgement day for Spanier, accountability for his lack of leadership and his failure to act.  From the first day in November when the grand jury presentment was released I said publicly that he needed to be charged… Read On

There is no justification for rape

Published in The Patriot News on Sunday October 28th, 2012 Richard Mourdock, U.S. Senate candidate in Indiana, said in a debate Tuesday that pregnancies resulting from rape are God’s will. Mourdock’s ignorance of the horrific aftermath of sexual violence is one example among many candidates who are politicking rape in an attempt to win over a voter base… Read On

In light of Sandusky case I am reminded of my own testimony 25 years ago…

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions, sitting in court watching as each brave victim of Jerry Sandusky came forward and told their truth. They were each so honest, so raw and so real and indeed in the end it was their words that the jury held in the highest regard when considering the charges against Jerry Sandusky–it was their truth that lead to 45 guilty verdicts! Read On

Jennifer will appear on TruTV tomorrow morning live at 11:15 AM

Jennifer will be on TruTV’s In Session tomorrow morning live at 11:15 AM to discuss her new book Echoes of Penn State: Facing Sexual Trauma available on amazon.com for purchase for only $1.99 Award-winning author and nationally recognized victim’s rights advocate, Jennifer Storm, has written a powerful response to the Jerry Sandusky adolescent sex abuse case in a new CRP Editions e-book release, … Read On

Jennifer appears on ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer about Sandusky case.

See the video below of Jennifer being interviewed about the victims experience in the Sandusky case.  As a survivor herself, Jennifer talks about how hard it can be to take the stand against your assailant but how important it is to speak up and speak out to stop the predator from continuing the abuse… Read On

What about the victims of Jerry Sandusky?

Below is an excerpt from my new ebook, Echoes of Penn State: Facing Sexual Trauma followed by a quick update on the latest updates in this ongoing case. “The allegations arising out of the Penn State debacle are a microcosmic reflection of our world today. We can’t turn on the news without hearing some sort of horrific sexual violence being committed against a child or teenager… Read On

Jennifer Storm releases new ebook for victims on Sandusky sexual abuse case

ECHOES OF PENN STATE: Facing Sexual Trauma CENTRAL RECOVERY PRESS WILL HOST IN BOOTH PRESS CONFERENCE AT BOOK EXPO AMERICA AT BOOTH #3830 Jennifer Storm, Executive Director of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program in Harrisburg, PA and an outspoken critic of the manner in which the Sandusky sexual abuse case has been handled… Read On

Jennifer interviewed for new book on Sandusky and PSU–GAME OVER

Jennifer was recently interviewed for this new book from Harper Collins, Game Over will hit shelves tomorrow nationwide and is the first book to dive into the PSU scandal. Jennifer is featured in Chapter 10 and the Epilogue. She will be joining the authors over the next weeks to promote the new book. The shocking details chronicling how a beloved coach and esteemed university became enmeshed in one of the worst scandals in U.S… Read On