Sexual Abuse Survivors Waiting for Relief Want More From Josh Shapiro

Shapiro campaigned on getting justice for sexual abuse survivors. Some say he hasn’t done enough as governor.

Some abuse survivors want Gov. Josh Shapiro to take a harder stance when dealing with state Senate Republicans.

Sexual abuse survivors waiting for relief want more from Josh Shapiro

HARRISBURG — When Josh Shapiro ran for governor in 2022, he touted his work as Pennsylvania attorney general to expose a systematic cover-up by the Catholic Church to protect priests who abused children. “I sought justice for victims of abuse and put predator priests behind bars,” Shapiro said on social media during his campaign. “As Governor, I’ll continue fighting for accountability for victims of sexual abuse.” Four years later, former lawmak…

Shapiro Campaigned on Getting Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors. Some Say He Hasn’t Done Enough as Governor

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — When Josh Shapiro ran for governor in 2022, he touted his work as Pennsylvania attorney general to expose a systematic cover-up by the Catholic Church to protect priests who abused children. “I sought justice …

Some abuse survivors allege Shapiro hasn't done enough

HARRISBURG — When Josh Shapiro ran for governor in 2022, he touted his work as Pennsylvania attorney general to expose a systematic cover-up by the Catholic Church to protect priests who abused children.