Jasmine shares her experience and unique insight into the problem of child sex abuse. Along with her mom, she eloquently speaks to the need for change... change that will help prevent what happened to her from happening to other children.
One would think that
agencies expressed to be about protecting children from sexual violence
would support Jasmine's Law. Instead and quite amazingly, they opposed it.
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Letter of Support
Written by Patricia Jones, Chairperson of the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism.
Denise Rotheimer is a tireless advocate for sexual abuse victims in Lake County, and while her demands for justice for these victims continue to fall on deaf ears, Denise battles on.
State's Attorney's in Illinois are supposed to prosecute
rapists. From everything I'm seeing and hearing from survivors in this region, they are
doing a lousy job. - by Kaethe Morris Hoffer
Listen to Denise as a guest on WKRS radio discussing recent spate of attempted abductions and handling of child predator cases in Lake County. Air Date: 6/15/2009
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Listen to Denise as a guest on WLIP radio discussing the current condition of prosecution of child predators and victims' rights. Air Date: 1/16/2009
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American Child Sex Slaves Are Being Arrested, Not Rescued
Shared Hope International's
National Report on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, America's Prostituted Children
highlights the harsh reality that hundreds of thousands of American children are
victimized through sex trafficking in the United States.
Every day that passes, more children will be raped and abused, their cries ignored by a government that refuses to hear them.
You need to be their voice! Make our government protect the children!
Eric MacLeish seemed
everywhere at once as a lead lawyer for victims of clergy abuse.
And then he was gone. This is the story of his hard fall and the
long-buried pain he finally came to understand.
As of last week, the woman known as "Amy" in every federal district court across the
country had received almost 1,000 notices that she had been identified as the victim of a crime.
In a case based on perjury and a clear, abhorrent demonstration of
abuse of power by Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller, charges were
finally dropped against Adam Rotheimer by a McHenry County Judge.
The Jasmine's Law Victory Party was a well attended event in honor of Jasmine
and Jasmine's Law. With speeches from the honorary guests, and supporters
in attendance, it was a true community gathering.
On 5/3/2010 SB1020 passed both Houses and now moves to the Governor's Office for his signature.
This measure provides that the court may impose an extended prison term sentence upon an offender who commits an act of sexual
violence against a minor under 18, while the victim was under the influence of alcohol and the offender knew or should
have known the victim was under the influence of alcohol.
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Barrington Conference January 2010 : Jasmine's Law
The Governor's Director of Legislative Affairs Lindsay Hansen-Anderson, State Representative Dennis Reboletti, State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia,
MOMSV Founder Denise Rotheimer, PAVE Survivor Justice Director Laura Dunn, and Jasmine herself spoke to the community in support Jasmine's Law.
Jasmine's Law is a proposed measure designed to keep our children safe from sexual predators.
Given the costs born by child victims and families, Jasmine's Law makes absolute, crystal clear
sense. Please contact your legislators and sign a
petition that will be presented to all members of the general assembly.
Speaking About Child Predators in the Courts Before the County Board
Denise addresses the County Board in regard to her experience and changes needed in terms of victims' rights. The statements by board leadership also shows the need for consistency.
WLIP Call in: Jasmine's Law, Child Sex Abuse and the Agencies
Listen to Denise as a guest on WLIP radio with host Terry Florio discussing Jasmine's Law,
the issue of child sex abuse and the agencies. Air Date: 03/09/2010
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04/26/2010 - No Statute of Limitations for for sex abusers
The Florida House and Senate passed legislation today eliminating the statute of limitations for sex abusers who victimize children under the age of 16.
10/20/2009 - USDOJ Study: Violence Against Children is Epidemic
"With the data we now have, we are surely within our rights to call this situation an epidemic.
The fact is that millions of children in our country live with violence in their daily lives, either as witnesses or as victims." - Attorney General Eric Holder
Federal investigators have identified several dozen Pentagon officials and contractors with high-level security clearances who allegedly purchased and downloaded child pornography...
"Prison is truly for the violent offender, the incorrigible offender and the pedophile... those people are locked up. Then you are left with the rest of humanity." - Circuit Judge Philip Reich
WLIP Call in on Child Predators and Roman Polanski
Listen to Denise as a guest on WLIP radio with host Terry Florio discussing the issue of child
predators and victims' rights. She also discusses producer Roman Polanski who raped a 13 year
old girl and the petition sponsored by PAVE. Please take a moment to sign the petition online.Air Date: 10/08/2009
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The Laws and How They Can Work Against Us
It is important to know the laws and how they can work against us. Understanding the laws as they exist forms the foundation for knowing how they must be improved to benefit every one.
In Lake County, 9 of 10 registered sex offenders committed their crimes against children.
In October 2006, the number of registered child sex offenders increased by 10 percent.
According to crime victims rights advocate Denise Rotheimer, people who value the innocence of children in our communities must take a stand to serve justice on their behalf. She is looking for people to become an advocate for crime victims and petition state representatives and senators to support the Crime Victims' Rights Act. For more information, call Rotheimer at 847-406-8566
