Following on the excellent letter from Chris Fitz on Feb. 10 ("The system did not work"), I would like to offer another powerful example of the system not working: the case of Eva Ruiz Gomez. For 2½ years, the Monterey County District Attorney's office relentlessly pursued a criminal case against Gomez, charging her with felony kidnapping. From the beginning, Judge Mark Hood — and Judge … [Read more...]
LA: Sexual Violence Legal News – State v. Alfaro
State v. Alfaro, Court of Appeal of Louisiana 128 So.3d 515, La.App. 5 Cir. (2013) Nature of the case: Aggravated rape and sexual abuse of a child. Facts and Issues on Appeal: The victim approached a resource officer at school, appearing very upset. In the presence of the assistant principal, the victim disclosed escalating sexual abuse and rapes by her stepfather that started when she … [Read more...]
FBI Creates Northern Virginia Corruption Tip Line
The FBI announced Tuesday they have created a hotline for tips regarding public corruption in Northern Virginia. "This campaign is focused purely on Northern Virginia, as the FBI's Washington field office has jurisdiction for the five counties in Northern Virginia," Timothy Gallagher with the FBI said. [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
Australia: Family Law Act must be changed make child safety the priority
WHEN it comes to family violence, there is a huge gap between the rhetoric and the reality. We all want women and their children to be safe from abuse, but at present the system is particularly stacked against the kids. Perhaps we should expand the Herald Sun Take a Stand campaign to include a specific focus on keeping children safe from violence as well. The murder of Tyabb boy Luke Batty … [Read more...]
What Can We Learn from The Accusations Against Woody Allen?
The Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence The current public drama of accusation being played out between Woody Allen’s adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow and Woody Allen is a familiar dynamic to child abuse professionals who work in the family court arena. Unfortunately, child abuse experts know that family court is a difficult venue for a child who alleges sexual abuse to … [Read more...]
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