Jennifer Storm is the current Victim Witness Advocate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and an author who has written about alcohol and drug addiction and recovery. Storm has served as Pennsylvania's Victim Witness Advocate since her appointment by Governor Tom Corbett in 2013. She was unanimously confirmed by the PA Senate and sworn in for a six-year term on December 20, 2013. Storm documented her struggles with addiction in a trilogy of books, Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America, Leave the Light On, and Picking Up the Pieces Without Picking Up. Storm began drinking at the age of 12 and became an alcoholic by the time she was 15. Storm is internationally known, having appeared on various national talk shows, radio programs, newspapers and magazine articles including The Today Show, World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, and People magazine.
During her time as Pennsylvania's Victim Advocate, Jennifer Storm has discussed many high profile cases. ;Jerry Sandusky trial Storm served as a victim advocate during the Jerry Sandusky case. ;Bill Cosby trial Storm was regularly interviewed by the press during the Cosby Trial, advocating for Cosby's accusers. When the initial trial ended in a mistrial, Storm spoke out regarding the problematic role of unfamiliar language in sexual assault cases. After the verdict’s announcement, Storm commended the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office for their diligent work during both trials. When some of Cosby's accusers were denied the opportunity to speak in court, Storm held a press conference for the women, allowing them to publicly share their stories. ;Pennsylvania Catholic Church scandal In 2018, Storm advocated for victims of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal in Harrisburg, Pa. She voiced criticism when the Church attempted to limit the statute of limitations for victims.
Memoir series
''Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America''
Storm's first book, Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America, was published in 2008 by Hazelden. The book discusses alcohol and sexual abuse in the LGBT community. The Memoir was voted one of the best top forty adult nonfiction books published in 2008 by the Pennsylvanian School Librarians Association.
''Leave the Light On''
Leave the Light On is the second memoir written by Jennifer Storm. The book deals with Storm's recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and her experiences coming out of the closet. The book is the companion to Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America. It has been called "fearlessly honest" and "courageous" by We Magazine for Women.
''Picking up the Pieces Without Picking Up''
Storm's third book, Picking up the Pieces Without Picking Up was a guidebook that focused on reestablishing a healthy lifestyle in the aftermath of a crime or trauma, while preventing relapse and promoting healing. The book promoted guided exercises, journaling, other proactive tools to readers. Victim Advocate and author Kim Goldman, sister of slain waiter Ron Goldman, praised the book as insightful.
Documentary
A documentary, based on Blackout Girl is currently in production. Emmy Award–winning director Sylvia Caminer is producing and directing.
