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Baby James' Law |
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Published by Renee Hutchinson on May 09, 2007
Category: Law Reform
Region: United States of America
Target: Child Abuse
Web site: http://babyjamesfoundation.com
Description/History:
Children are placed back into the hands of their abuser to only end up being abused again, or worse, deceased. These abusers have more children, walk our streets, become babysitters, sometimes teachers and coaches, generally remaining a presence in our communities and in the lives of our young people.
Petition:
The new law will state that if a person has had two physicians or psychiatrists who have indicated they are mentally unable to care for a child, they are not allowed to parent more children. They will have their own child removed from their home, and are never able to have them returned.
These evaluations need to be done within a month apart and clarify why this person is not capable of taking care of a child. A criminal court and a jury by the individual’s peers will then review the case and make the final decision.
When an abuser has been found guilty for violent abuse they are then forced to register for life, and are never able to be left alone with a child under the age of 18 years.
A child abuser found guilty serves minimum of 10 years for a child case not deceased, 25 years for a child case that has permanent physical damage, and 50 years for a child case that involves death of a child. In none of these cases is there a possibility of parole.
A child abuser found guilty never is allowed access to a computer hooked up to internet access.
A child abuser that has been found guilty of violent abuse must not reside within 500 feet of a park, daycare facility, school, or any functions involving children, and at no time should they go to these places for visiting purposes.
The abuser that is found guilty will receive mental evaluation as well as a weekly counseling appointment that MUST be kept.
In the event where a person or persons witnesses a child abuse case and does not report it to the authorities within 8 hours of the incident they can be convicted of 5 years with no possibility of parole.
The term Abuser shall include and not limited to the following: a person whom has caused physical, sexual, mental harm, to one or more children under there care and under the age of 18years. Abuser shall also constitute, neglect or subjecting the child to drug or alcohol use.
The term Violent Abuse shall include and not limited to the following: repeat abuse charges of at least two counts and/or charges, permanent injury has been caused to the child (this can include physical, mental, etc.)
These evaluations need to be done within a month apart and clarify why this person is not capable of taking care of a child. A criminal court and a jury by the individual’s peers will then review the case and make the final decision.
When an abuser has been found guilty for violent abuse they are then forced to register for life, and are never able to be left alone with a child under the age of 18 years.
A child abuser found guilty serves minimum of 10 years for a child case not deceased, 25 years for a child case that has permanent physical damage, and 50 years for a child case that involves death of a child. In none of these cases is there a possibility of parole.
A child abuser found guilty never is allowed access to a computer hooked up to internet access.
A child abuser that has been found guilty of violent abuse must not reside within 500 feet of a park, daycare facility, school, or any functions involving children, and at no time should they go to these places for visiting purposes.
The abuser that is found guilty will receive mental evaluation as well as a weekly counseling appointment that MUST be kept.
In the event where a person or persons witnesses a child abuse case and does not report it to the authorities within 8 hours of the incident they can be convicted of 5 years with no possibility of parole.
The term Abuser shall include and not limited to the following: a person whom has caused physical, sexual, mental harm, to one or more children under there care and under the age of 18years. Abuser shall also constitute, neglect or subjecting the child to drug or alcohol use.
The term Violent Abuse shall include and not limited to the following: repeat abuse charges of at least two counts and/or charges, permanent injury has been caused to the child (this can include physical, mental, etc.)
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