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I was watching a newscast on the Florida case involving the rape and murder of Jessica Lunsford. Her killer, John Cooey, is facing the death penalty after being found guilty of her murder. There seems to be some concern over the fact that the killer's history of being heinously abused as a child will be brought up in the interest of sparing him the death penalty. To me, this is just another glaring example of our societies' unwillingness to deal with the problems surrounding child abuse.  
 
It would be far more effective to direct our resources to identifying and treating survivours of abuse rather than ignoring them until they are involved in some heinous act. We are then forced into directing resources to prosecutions, incarcerations, and treating the multiples of victims. The treatment of one could spare many others and reduce the tax burden on the public at large. Is that so difficult to comprehend? It certainly seems that way.  
 
In no way am I trying to understate the horror of what happened to Jessica or that John Cooey should pay for his crime. But I can't help but think that a little girl would still be alive and Mr. Cooey would be a productive member of society if there had been some intervention here.  
 
As a survivor of chld abuse, I have great insight into situations such as this. I just wish there were others willing to come forward and tell their stories as I have. My book, "Beating The Odds: An Autobiographical Rags To Racing Story" is an example of how reluctant and ill-equipped our society is in dealing with survivours of abuse. While I was able to pull it together in spite of little effective intervention and no psychiatric treatment, others such as Cooey were not able to do so.  
 
My case is over 30 years old. Sad to say, the same problems I dealt with continue to occur. In 2004, an 11-year-old girl was found to have been beaten and neglected regularly by her parents. This had been known for a while by school faculty and Social Services, but no one did anything about it. Joella Reaves succumbed to the effects of the abuse. Someone has to take a stand and speak for little Joella Reaves. The only difference between her case and mine is that I survived.  And I am not afraid to speak out anymore.  

See http://www.caesargonzales.com

We live in the county that this happened in and Im sad to have to tell you that our granchildren have been and are victims due to the lack of empathy, incompetence and level of corruption from the Florida Family Court System, my poor grandchildren are in danger and I cannot get anyone to listen, someone please help us

What county do you live in?  What type of case is this ??

Jodi

Is CHILDS CRY FOR HELP going to keep fighting for this Bill to pass with these legislatures?  WHAT is going to happen since it did not make it?  Are you looking for new sponsors for next session?  Please let us know .....we have been reading about your work.....and commend you for your determination and efforts for the children. 

Dont give up you will get this passed............these legislators that we all vote for will have to see that they must correct this loophole and protect these children from this type of abuse.

Jeff

Can this pedophile be stopped?

Forty five year old, Jack McClellan, is a pedophile.  He has appeared on the O'Reilly Factor in a taped segment stating that he likes little girls, taking pictures of them in public places, and watching them.   McClellan states "All I can say is I've done nothing illegal since I've been here in California, the whole state, my conscience is clear and I'm going to keep on keepin on what I'm doing obeying the law."

Although McClellan has not been charged with any crimes involving children he is still a twisted individual who needs to be stopped.  He has made his actions  public through his website and speaking out.

A few parents have filed for an injunction against McClellan and today their attorneys will appear before a federal judge to see if it is granted.  Is that enough to stop this man?

Article from ABC Aug 3, 2007

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=local&id=5536866

Site against this pedophile

http://www.jackmcclellan.com/  

  

ADMITTED PEDOPHILE WALKS FINE LEGAL LINE

This Washington Post article refers to California pedophile and his recent arrest in California.  This pedophile received a Superior Court Order from Judge Melvin Sanolvig which stated to stay away from children at least 30 feet away.  This pedophile is tip-toeing around the law according a former prosecuter.

Legal experts believe that this pedophile's FIRST AMENDMENT right to free expression may have been violated and will eventually be overturned. 

Aug 24, 2007 another hearing is scheduled to discuss this Superior Order further.

Link to article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/16/AR2007081600257.html    

SELF PROCLAIMED PEDOPHILE GOES FREE

Jack McClellan tip toed around the law.....violated his restraining order but was released on August 21,2007 and prosecuters dropped charges because the California judge failed to set a hearing to argue McClellan's merits and failed to give the pedophile proper notice.  McClellan admits he suffers from depression and launched his web site as a form of "therapy".

DESPITE NEW CHURCH RULES, SEX ABUSE IN CATHOLIC CHURCH SCHOOL WENT UNREPORTED

NY.  A part-time computer teacher, Christian Butler, was known as "The Perv" at the Catholic school where he taught.  Students would find porn on their lab tops of graphic pictures. 

United States Confernece of Catholic Bishops approved a Charter for Protection of Children 7 Young People in Dallas, Texas which mandated zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse. The Catholic Church conference required institutions to "have mechanisms in place to respond promptly to any allegation where there is reason to believe sexual abuse of a minor has occurred" also"report allegations of sexual abuse to public authorities"

read article from NY TIMES

www.nytimes.com/2007/08/23/nyregion/23/abuse.html    

FLORIDA.....Gov. Crist signs Domestic Violence law on July 1, 2007

This law requires many Florida employers to give DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, as well as their family and household members, upto three days paid or unpaid leave to go to court, seek a protection order, obtain medical or mental health counseling, get services from a victims' rights organization, or seek housing or legal assistance. 

An Act relating to Domestic Violence requires employers w/ at least 50 employees  to provide this leave for employees who have worked at their job for at least 3 months.  However, the employor can require the employee to use up their vacation, personnal or sick leave before using the Domestic Violence Leave.

   

FLORIDA.........Govenor Crist Appoints Children's Cabinet.................Tuesday Aug. 28,2007

Govenor Charlie Crist announced today appointments to the Children & Youth Cabinet and designated Lt. Govenor Jeff Kottkam to serve as chairman.  Bill sponsors Senator Nan Rich(D) and Represenative Loranne Ausley (D) joined Gov. Crist and Lt. Gov. Kottkamp for the announcement.

"I am grateful to the outstanding public servants appointed today for taking the time to serve Florida's most vulnerable citizens," said Govenor Crist.  "Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Kottkamp, the Children's Cabinet will coordinate with state agencies and programs that deliver children's services.

"Children are our highest priority and we will work to ensure that important programs are planned and delivered as comprehensively and effectively as possible," said Lt. Govenor Kottkamp.  " By streamlining the distribution of critical services we can keep our children's best interests paramount."

HOUSE BILL 509 was signed by Gov. Crist earlier this year, creating the Children &Youth Cabinet as a council within Executive Office of the Govenor.  The Cabinet is charged with developing a strategic plan to promote collaboration, creativity, increased efficiency, information sharing, and improved service delivery between and within state agencies and organizations.  Members will meet six times a year in different regions of the state in an open  public forum.  The Govenor and the Florida Legislature will receive annual report detailing the cabinet's progress. 

15 YOUTH CABINET MEMBERS announced by Gov Crist

Lt. Govenor Jeff Kottkamp

Secretary Bob Butterworth

Secretary Walt McNeil, Department of Juvenile Justice

Secretary Andrew Agwunobi, Agency for Health Care Administration

Director Jane Johnson, Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Director Monesia Brown, Agency for Workforce Innovation

State Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros, Department of Health

Commissioner Jeanine Blomberg, Department of Education

Angela Orkin, Director of Guardian Ad Litem Office

Jim Kalliger, Chief Child Advocate

Judy Schaechter, physician and professor at the University of Miami Center for Child Develpment 

David Lawrence Jr., President of the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation at the University of Florida

Donna Gay Lancaster, Executive Director of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Children's Services

Antonia Crawford, Chairman of the Early Learning Coalition

*** Batchelor, President of *** Batchelor Management Group

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS:

Senator Nan Rich

Representative Lorrane Ausley

Chief Justice Fred Lewis, Florida Supreme Court

Attorney General Bill McCollum

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink

   

   

 

TOPIC:   EMOTINAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN: 

                    What can be done?

Please join "THIRD THURSDAY PREOFESSIONAL COLLOQUIUM

series, spnonsored by FAU'S Department of Counselor Education and the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County  will meet on Thursday Oct 18th from 8:30-10:30am at the FAU TREASURE COAST CAMPUS -St. Lucie West -SL Bldg/Room 114 (one story building next to pond)  

William G. Nicoll Ph.D. will present information on emotional & psychological abuse of children.

 

CEU"S will be offered for this workshop and are free go to:   http://cscslc.org/workshopList.php

  

MEETING WILL BE ARCHIVED ON INTERNET on Oct. 19th

GO TO :   www.helloworld.com/childscryforhelp 

CLICK RADIO TOWER

LOOK FOR ARCHIVED MEETING OCT 18th EMOTIONAL ABUSE

if you have any questions please contact Jodi Walsh  (772) 985-1700

or jodi@childscryforhelp.com

childscryforhelp@helloworld.com

 

     

VERMONT....... NOT PROTECTING CHILDREN

Vermont's judicial system has clearly shown that it's LEGAL system doesn't believe in punishment for sexual predators, offenders who are stalking women or protecting children from sexual crimes.

VERMONT HAS HAD A RISE IN CRIMES......with these type of cases and this will continue.  The JUDICIAL system must be held accountable for this ......and make the necessary changes to help protect the citizens of VERMONT and it's children.          

CCFH will have the FAU MEETING concerning Emotional/ Psychological Abuse posted to the Helloworld site ......very soon.

We are sorry it has not been posted sooner but we experienced some difficulties.

Thank you for yoru inquiries and CCFH will post the notice through the forums when it will be available.    

12/02/07    

MOTEL WILLIAMS in the news ......

MONTEL to TEEN:  I wasn't really going to blow you up.

Montel Williams issued an apology to Courtney Williams, a high school intern who he threatened to "blow up" on Friday.   Intern, received an email from Montel.  

read more about story:

http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/02/montel-to-teen-i-wasnt-really-going-to-blow-you-up/

POWER OF WORDS

"STICKS & STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT NAMES WILL NEVER HURT ME!"

We all heard that saying when we were children, and, like so many other childlike chants, it was a great myth.  Words do have power, immense power, and they can cause much pain, because when they are repeated in negative fashion, people especially children, may end up believing them.  "You're a bad boy," "You'll never amount to anything."  "Your a looser," "Does your face hurt? It's killing me."  These are only slight examples of the negative language we often hear.  We have all heard them, and unfortunately have been guilty of dishing them out as well.

During the 1980's there was a big push for building self-esteem, and workshops were available everywhere teaching us how to make people "feel good about themselves." 

"No one can ruin OUR DAY without OUR permission, and always feeling good about ourselves is impossible. 

WordsTaken from Chris Snook & Chet Snook

From Wealth Matters both Chris & Chet Snook are authors of the book which can be purchased on www.amazon.com