2011 George Polk Awards in Journalism

Sara Ganim 2011 George Polk Award Winner for Penn State/Jerry Sandusky Sex Scandal

Congratulations to Sara Ganim, a 24-year-old crime reporter with The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa. who who brought to light allegations of child sex abuse against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and who helped expose the institutional cover up that followed. Sara exemplifies that ONE person can make a difference in stopping abuse. She used her talents as an incredibly tenacious  journalist to seek out the truth that many had fought hard to keep hidden. It encourages each of us to get involved however best we can by using our own skills, talents and abilities.  All of us applying those gifts toward a common goal of stopping abuse and alleviating the suffering of those involved, will position us into becoming the first generation poised and planned to stop abuse – ALL abuse. Join the Stop Abuse Campaign today.                  

Become an AbuseStopper by taking The Pledge. More important, become a member of the Stop Abuse Campaign.  It’s quick, easy and it’s the right thing to do.  Support the only organization in America with a mission and plan to stop ALL of abuse.  Get involved and learn how.  Make an effort to make a difference, because sooner or later, abuse touches us all.