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.
"A main reason for the prevalence of sexual violence
in our society is the inability of our criminal justice system to provide justice for victims and survivors."
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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A Crusade for Justice
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Dept. Of Justice 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
"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
Convictions Without Justice PowerPoint Presentation
It is important to understand the current sentencing structure and how it is failing as well as the consequences stemming from victims' rights being ignored.
This powerpoint presentation lays out where change is needed.
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.
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
