Venkat applauds $40,000 grant to La Roche to combat sexual assault

Rep. Arvind Venkat March 18, 2026 | 11:05 AM

McCANDLESS, March 18 – La Roche University will receive $40,000 to help combat sexual assault through education, awareness and empowering survivors through the It’s On Us PA program, announced state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny.

“As an ER doctor, I have sadly had to treat too many victims of sexual assault,” said Venkat. “This funding will go a long way to ensure that students learn how to protect themselves from assault and how to seek support afterward if an assault happens. I will always stand up for victims, and I am proud to see this funding come to our community.”

It’s On Us PA is the state-level version of a national program created by the Obama administration. It serves to raise awareness around sexual assault, support and empower survivors, and bring together all members of the campus community to reframe discussions around assault and pledge to be part of the solution to eliminate it.

La Roche is one of six schools in Allegheny County, and one of 43 statewide, to receive funding in this latest round of grants.

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