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PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives. Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session. Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024.

PA HB849 Session 2025-2026 is on its way to the House of Representatives, sponsored by PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine. Donna Kshir shares a few words on the journey and gives thanks to those who supported her along the way.

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith for the years they spent fighting to protect children. Rep. Bernstine shares the email he received from Donna in August 2024 presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives.Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024. Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session.

Would you support a law that forbids plea deals to child abusers, child killers or child rapists? We understand why plea deals are given. Even with strong evidence, a trial can be uncertain. A plea deal provides the prosecution with a "guaranteed" conviction but all too often child abusers, child killers and child rapists are getting a slap on the wrist. Our children deserve better. They deserve to be protected from these monsters.Child Rights Activist Donna Kshir is petitioning in Pennsylvania for and hopes to have a Zero Tolerance Law put into place to protect children. Donna shares with Laurie Ann Smith on a recent episode of the Women Like Me Podcast. Listen to a brief clip of their discussion.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors wherever you are but, without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. This is true whether you enjoy little-known areas in your area or travel to explore new places. With extreme temps in many parts of the world, it can become more dangerous if you aren't prepared. Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss the importance of summer safety for children and pets whether you are at home or on the road. 

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Brittany Nelen. Brittany was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters. #donnakshir #leeroberts #au4hradio #youareenough #brittanynelen #northernbooks 

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Michele Whitney. Michele was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters. #donnakshir #leeroberts #michelewhitney #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Harkinson. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters. #donnakshir #leeroberts #cynthiaharkinson #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Probst. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters. #donnakshir #leeroberts #cynthiaprobst #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

Join Real Talk hosts Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts and Donna Kshir as they recap seasons one and two in this end-of-season two show. They will share their thoughts on the different platforms tested, their struggles, what didn't work, and ultimately what worked best for them to reach their audience.

Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors but without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. Donna and Lee discuss the importance of summer safety.

A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares an in-depth look at anxiety and the effect it has on one's life. 

A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares her own personal journey of anxiety. 

Join hosts Lee ‘Cougardawn’ Roberts and Donna Kshir as they weigh in on Mental Illness and the importance of checking in with others who are living with mental health struggles. Many individuals who live with mental health diagnoses also struggle with addiction. It is critical to have a support system in place.

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Sister advocates and best friends Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts are back on the air hosting AU4H Radio's Real Talk. Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table. On today's show, Donna and Lee discuss their goal to open the Central Registry and how they believe it will reduce the number of children affected by child abuse.

In a short clip, Donna shares her own struggles with anxiety and why it was important to her and Lee to create a platform where they could sit down and have honest conservation with their listeners without judgment or fear.

Thank you for your support. Donna and Lee will be back for Season 3 early next year. 

It's okay not to be okay. Let's talk anxiety.

Today's show shares information on Donna and Lee's fight to open the Pennsylvania Central Registry.