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Acknowledgements The extraordinary talents of many individuals contributed to the production of the book. The book was produced with the encouragement and support of Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor and Former Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille. Of course, the book would not have been possible without the participation of Madame Justice Debra Todd, and we thank Justice Todd for providing the foreword and her guidance in organizing Pennsylvania’s first sex offender court in Allegheny County. We are also indebted to the staff at the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. We particularly thank Thomas B. Darr, deputy court administrator, and Stephen M. Feiler, Ph.D., director of Judicial Education. The following contributed research which went into the preparation of the book: William Clements, Esq.; Christopher Nace, Esq.; Benjamin Kohler, Esq.; Jeanne L. Rensberger, Esq. of Central Legal Staff, Superior Court of Pennsylvania; Mary Graybill, Esq.; Diane Moyer, Esq., Legal Director of PCAR; and Brian J. Panella, from Widener Law School. Special recognition must be given to numerous individuals and agencies: the Defender Association of Philadelphia, especially Abigail Horn, Esq. and Aaron J. Marcus, Esq.; the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, especially the Honorable David J. Freed, district attorney of Cumberland County; Elliot C. Howsei, Esq., chief public defender, Allegheny County; the Philadelphia Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, especially Isla A. Fruchter, Esq. and Robert Muench, Esq.; the Pennsylvania State Police, especially Captain Scott C. Price; the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, especially Joseph A. Curcillo, Esq.; the Family Violence & Sexual Assault Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, especially the Chief of the Unit, James Carpenter, Esq.; the Honorable Stephanie J. Salavantis, district attorney of Luzerne County; and Jules Epstein, professor of law, Widener University School of Law. We are also grateful to Widener University School of Law. Under the guidance of Francis Catania Jr., Esq., associate professor of law and director of Clinical Legal Education, and Assistant Dean LeaNora Ruffin, the following students worked tirelessly on the Table of Authorities and Table of Cases: Maureen Connor Alexxys Ehresman Catelyn McDounough Courtney McGinn Margot Cullen David Strenfel Stephanie Stecklair ii During the final stages of the book, Doreen Lipare and Nancy Casciole from Judge Panella’s office, and Gina Earle from AOPC, really saved the day. At the formatting and printing stages, the patience and professional work of Fortney Printing, especially Karen Fortney, was much appreciated. From the first edition of the book, we wish to thank the many individuals who were listed in that edition. Foremost among them are Teresa Scalzo, Esq. and Lynn Carson, the former judicial project specialist for PCAR. Finally, our sincere gratitude is extended to Delilah Rumburg, CEO of PCAR, whose commitment to the prevention of sexual violence made this benchbook possible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Benchbook Advisory Committee Honorable Debra Todd Honorable Correale F. Stevens Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Honorable Susan P. Gantman, P.J. Honorable Jacqueline O. Shogan Superior Court of Pennsylvania Superior Court of Pennsylvania Honorable Sallie Updyke Mundy Honorable David Wecht Superior Court of Pennsylvania Superior Court of Pennsylvania Honorable William Platt, S.J. Honorable Shelley Robins New Superior Court of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia Honorable Robert L. Steinberg Honorable Timothy F. McCune Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas of Butler County Honorable Donna Jo McDaniel Honorable Deborah Essis Curcillo Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County Honorable Daniel J. Anders David A. Szewczak, Esq. Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia Executive Administrator, Superior Court iii .