Caroline County Hosts Walk to End Sexual Violence

1st Annual Teal Ribbon Walk to End Sexual Violence - tomorrow!!

Hosted By Caroline County Alliance Against Violence
In Support of Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault www.rcasa.org

April 14, 2012 at Caroline High School

Register on site tomorrow or call 540-371-6771
Cost per Individual: $25
Cost per Team Member: $15

All Funds support education, prevention, and intervention on sexual violence and abuse in Caroline County

                                                     *Central Virgina offers 24hr Hotline*
                                                              1-540-371-1666
               free crisis intervention, counseling, support and medical accompaniment
                                                       

One child is raped in South Africa every three minutes, a report by trade union Solidarity said on Wednesday. A report compiled by Solidarity Helping Hand said that while there were about 60 cases of child rape in South Africa every day, more than 88% of child rapes were never reported."This means that about 530 child rapes take place every day - one rape every three minutes," said spokesperson Mariana Kriel.

The report will be released by Solidarity Helping Hand http://www.helpinghandfund.co.za/ It also contained statistics and facts about the levels of child murder, rape and abuse in South Africa."Several interviews with social workers and other employees of social welfare organizations across South Africa are included in the report, providing a unique look at the experiences of people who work with child abuse on a daily basis.

According to the report, the levels of child abuse in South Africa were increasing rapidly.The executive director of Solidarity Helping Hand, Danie Langner, said: "In 2007/08, 1 410 cases of child murder were reported - 22% more than in the previous year. In addition, it was found that 45% of all rapes in the country were child rapes.

The shocking reality, however, is that these figures do not nearly reflect the true extent of the problem. The report also highlighted the severe shortage of trained social workers and the difficult working conditions they faced."Certain organizations, such as Childcare South Africa, http://www.childcaresa.org.za/ work with more than two million children and their families on a daily basis. This means that the average social worker handles nearly 200 cases each year, while the accepted norm is 60.

"Langner who was interviewed after th report came out was quoted as saying"For the first time in the country's history, social work is regarded as a scarce skill."

There were 12,500 registered social workers in South Africa in 2007. The difficult working conditions and poor remuneration packages meanwhile discourage people from following the career.

Langner said the report covered several issues, including the influence of gangs and drugs, as well as facts regarding child pornography and the trade in children. (see links at end of post for related stories)

"The simple fact that 80% of all children under the age of two that are helped at Childline http://www.childlinesa.org.za/ in Port Elizabeth have skull fractures, or the fact that young boys are flagrantly abused by middle-aged men at advertised places in the Western Cape or the fact that 43% of all cases in which Childline South Africa is involved are those of sexually abused children, must simply be exposed,Langner said.

Helping Hand will also launch a CD Hande vir Hoop (Hands for Hope) at the launch of the report. Police director Piet Byleveld, one of the country's top detectives, will also receive an award for his contribution to child protection.

In need of free legal advice and assistance in South Africa try, Isis Legal Clinic - Western Cape, Knysna started by Anna-Marie de Vos.

For related stories in South Africa:

http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/f3fc05773cf6402cad1cfba0da4b5428/03-06-2009%2009-06/Child_raped_every_3_min_-_repor

Pastor Rapes Eplipetic(seizure) girl twice after church service
http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/44278fec24cf41e3b794b3a97676b15e//Pastor_held_for_raping_teen
man gets 20 yrs after raping 15yr. old girl in 2007
http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/f313887745e04608be02c5571dd4e6d4//Man_gets_20_years_for_rape
2 seperate men arrested in April for child rapes
http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/586f9f67cd4547e9b0694106d79fe61b//2_arrested_for_child_rapes
child sex ring uncovered in South Africa
http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/b917e91e43f64be1a7d0e3be005b4294//Child_sex_ring_uncovered_in_Dbn

Man Beaten Over Girl's Rape is Stable

Jose Carrasquillo

Man Beaten Over Girl's Rape In Stable Condition

Jose Carrasquillo, 26, has progressed from critical, to stable condition at Temple University Hospital after experiencing a brutal mob attack. Carrasquillo was badly beaten after his picture was shown by police for questioning in the rape of a 11-year-old girl in Philadelphia. A neighborhood mob took matters into their own hands after recognizing him and decided not to wait for formal charges or evidence. They just pummeled him. Police eventually arrived on the scene, only to arrest him on a unrelated bench warrant.

Interesting to note that no one has been named or charged in the vicious rape as of yet. Authorities are looking into whether to file charges against any of the neighbors,as of today no charges have been filed.

The girl in question dropped her sibling off at daycare,proceeded to walk to school when she was approached by a man who then started to walk with the victim, then threaten her.He took her to a nearby backyard and raped her repeatedly, authorities said.

Do you agree with the police sharing photos of possible"interested persons"when conducting a case?

Do you think there is a time when it's ok to take the law into your own hands?

Do you agree that Jose has rights, as a person,like me and you not to be violated despite his record of arrest that has been called out on the news and in print.

Questions I would like answered are:

Who will pay or help pay his hospital bill? What victim services will be provided to him?

I am not being funny, I am asking because whether Jose committed that crime in question he himself is now a victim and may be in need. I must admit and I am still thinking on why that was my first reaction upon learning of this unfortunate act,I chuckled and gave a personal silent head nod with a smile, not at the beat down, just at the fact that someone can feel so strongly and more importantly is willing to step up and out to do SOMETHING about it. now what they decided to do is wrong on many levels and accounts but I personally understand and can relate to the motivation behind it.

I hope that we are all aware that you can find many ways to channel your anger and outrage at the actions of someone else,but in life there may come a time when you sense of responsibility and your sensibility separate. To put it plainly,I think this was one of those times

For more info on this story check out these links:

http://newsone.blackplanet.com/nation/crowd-beat-man-accused-of-raping-11-year-old-in-philadelphia/

Man Post Rape from his Laptop onto the Internet

Johnathan Richard Huck




Man Videotapes Rape from his Laptop PC


Quick Facts:

• Feb. 26, 2009, at about 5 a.m., 20-year-old Jonathan Hock set up the web cam built into his laptop and broadcast live as he sexually assaulted as she lay in bed unconscious
• booked him on charges of sexual assault and surreptitious video taping
• Hock is very popular on site for his Sexual Behavior and antics.
• The victim had reportedly been asleep for up to six hours before the assault occurred.
• woman found pictures on the Web site of Hock lying next to her as she was asleep and naked from the waist down friends sent text messages after seeing it.
• Hock reportedly made comments about him being able to commit the assault without her knowledge while he performed various sexual acts

Anyone who may have information about this incident or other possible victims are urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (942-6377)

for more info on this developing story

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2009/06/02/20090602abrk-webassault0602.html

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Rape-Streamed-Live-On-Internet-Johnathon-Richard-Hock-From-Surprise-Arizona-Charged/Article/200906115294491?f=rss

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2009/jun/03/internet-video-sexual-assault

Former Deputy Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charges

Allen Schaeffer




Former St. John Parish deputy charged with rape pleads guilty to reduced charges



Quick Facts:

• Schaeffer pleads guilty to 2nd degree Battery and Malfeasance only
  
  


• 5 years probation on each count but NO jail time




• state recused itself but was replaced after decline in rapport with the complaining Victims




• Muntz, former victim made victim impact statement,feels judge too lenient as well




• fired from the Sheriff's Office in October 2008 after a State Police investigation




• Sentence: complete anger management and sensitivity counseling, plus domestic violence counseling,submit to random drug and alcohol screenings at his own expense and to pay fines and court costs totalling $4,718.50.




• proof of compliance hearing for August 5, 2009

My question to the judge is a simple one , Why? W hat questions or concerns do you have ?

Do you feel he gets a pass or got a pass because he was on the police force so many years?



if you are wondering if he is listed under any registry or if he even had to, the answer would be no.

For link on this story please click here:

http://www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=54510

Healing through Creativity helps to end the need for silence, the feelings of abandonment and the undeserved guilt often felt by survivors. The event recognizes organizations that educate, serve and protect the community

HTC are seeking artists, volunteers, participants, performers and presenters for the survivor art event in October. This conference helps survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, disability, war trauma, disease, disability, eating disorders, cancer, grief and loss display their heart felt art works, attend workshops and connect with other survivors. The conference is slated for October 2009. People can participate in Charleston WV, Bluefield VA, Roanoke VA or even online.

Volunteers are needed for long or short term at the live event or online. You can participate anonymously and you don’t need to be situated in the US to help. Survivor supporters are welcome to share their thoughts, creativity (art, writing poetry, drawing, painting, sculpting, jewelry making, etc) at the Healing through Creativity message board at

www.healingthroughcreativity.org/forum

For more info on HTC please check their website http://www.healingthroughcreativity.org/ and while your on the Web, join them on MySpace
www.myspace.com/healingthroughcreativity