Jerry Sandusky

Jessica Dersham was just an average social worker who had her normal life impacted by the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case. She was the first person who learned of the report and immediately contacted state police after interviewing victim number 1. She had no idea who Sandusky was at the time, but realized that these accusations were worthy of some kind of consequence. I was really surprised when she said victim 1 held back when he was explaining the actions of Jerry Sandusky. I would think he would be up front and truthful about what happened in the lockerrroom on that day, but instead he just kept quiet.
     The actions of Jerry Sandusky were very crude during his days at Penn State. For years, he lied about the allegations and continued to serve as the Defense Coordinator. What is odd about this case is the fact that Sandusky was allowed to sexually abuse children on his off days, in his home, at his charity events and also on the campus of Penn State. I don't understand how Dersham was the first to report the abuse, as other people around him failed to recognize the whole situation. Everyone that knew covered it up, slid it under the rug, which predominately led to the death of Hall of Fame coach, Joe Paterno. It's a shame that the University gets a bad rap from just one person's actions, but its a consequence for not responded to the situation by contacting authorities. This case goes beyond football, which is all Penn State is worried about these days.
      The penalties that were handed down by the NCAA were very appropriate given the events that took place. I felt like giving Penn State strict penalties help deter them away from not concealing the truth, and be more truthful to the NCAA the next time. By handing down a reduction of scholarships, a 4 year bowl ban, and a hefty fine really sent a message to the program and its fan base that the NCAA is not playing any games when talking about sexual abuse.