Victim Empowerment Through Education

I would like information on having someone visit my kids school. We are in desperate need for a professional to address O.A.Fleming Elementary School in Freeport, Texas. “Please” HELP!!! After moving in our apartment 8 months ago,across the street from the school., I felt that we were in a good neighborhood. The Boy’s and Girls Club is also across the street. My kids go to the B.E.S.T program after school. We ride Our bikes around here. We love being right here where all the kids play. Now I find out that there is a Convicted Sex Offender living Next Door to us! He violated a 5 year old girl. I HAVE A 5 YR. OLD LITTLE GIRL.Now I feel Sick to my stomach. What can we do?

Hi Kayelyn:

My advice is — MOVE — and before it’s too late! No matter how well you rehearse possible situations with your very young daughter, these guys are very clever and will find a vulnerability somewhere. And, unfortunately, convicted and released sex offenders have to live somewhere. I’m surprised, however, that he is allowed to live so close to an elementary school. Knowing he is there basically imprisons your daughter and family. And, no matter where you go, there is a possibility that another convicted sex offender could eventually move into very close proximity to you. Best wishes, and keep a close eye on your daughter and your neighbor.

You should check with your local police department. Where I live, in California, it is against the law for registered sex offenders to live within a certain vicinity of schools, playgrounds, etc. Trust the police department and tell them about your concerns.

We need to educate in every aspect for this: the people assaulted, the person it’s being reported to, the media, the courts, and juries.

If you know someone who’s been assaulted, support them — go with them to the police or hospital. We have to support each other.

If you’ve been assualted and haven’t reported it, check out this website:

www.reportitnow.org

Our family has a case - father who molested his own daughter; she’s my granddaughter 4 yrs old; it started when she was 3 yrs old. Colorado (certain county) is very lax and negligent and did not do a proper investigation! Colorado officials (judge) is making her see her father on regular basis. She has been traumatized, talks about it all the time; they won’t listen to her. They say it’s “hearsay”; obviously, they don’t know the definition of the word. help NOW! Do you have someone who can come see us and help us! My daughter reported the rape-sodomy, two therapists have taken info and filed reports; yet she’s is faced MORE ABUSE AT THE HANDS AND ORDERS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO! The molester is still loose, never arrested and out looking for his next victim; it is a young neighborhood with a lot of very young children playing in yards on sidewalks, etc. I fear for those little children as well. Can you help us?

I am a victim of spousal abuse. I was sodomized and sexually assaulted throughtout my marriage not realizing that I was going through a horrific situation. I was told from my ex husband that there was no such thing as sexual spousal abuse. I believed that it was true because we was married. I confided in someone and was told the opposite. I am living day to day not really trusting anyone, especially male. I have been unable to get over it. I pray that the woman that he is with does not go through what I did, because she has no idea of a monster he is.

I am a therapist who works with victims that have been affected by abuse/assault. Currently, I have multiple cases in which the perpetrators flee the country and typically go to Mexico. My heart breaks that these individuals are not being sought for justice. They are seldom caught unless they return to the country and break the law. I’m wondering if there’s something that can be done in order for the criminals to be caught. I’m told from many that there is nothing that can be done on this side of the US unless they get picked up for something else if they return. I’m told that the US cannot do anything once they leave the country. What are some suggestions?

Talk to your little girl about it. I was sexually molested by an Uncle from age 4-12 and no one ever talked to me about it. When she comes to you about something, anything, listen and ask someone else for help if you don’t know what to do. It can ruin her life as it has mine. Nothing will ever be the same…..and to think he is still doing it keeps me far far away so my children won’t be around him.

Knowledge is power to prevent harm.

even if the hurt already happened… you can give knowledge ..for power concerning the next generation. God bless!

My advice to the first comment is to use EXTREME discretion when revealing any information about yourself. Especially online. But as to your problem, if the authorities don’t offer a good alternative…then MOVE to another place ASAP and check out the neighbors before buying the house. Having a safe family is much more important than any conveniences that come with the property.