One would think that
an agency such as ICASA, who expresses to be about protecting children from sexual violence,
would support Jasmine's Law. Instead and quite amazingly, they opposed it. Listen to Polly
Poskin, Exec. Dir, state her opposition - 1/5/2010.
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"Too Cozy With the System?"
Zacharias Center and its umbrella, Illinois Council Against Sexual Assault ...
prefer to work cooperatively with state's attorneys than attempt to dictate
policy change, according to Torrie Flink, Zacharias Center executive director. Article by Judy Masterson, News-Sun February 15, 2008
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.
6/12/2009
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 1/18/2009
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. 07/16/2010
One of NDAA's partners, the Every Child Matters
Education Fund, has just released the second edition of We Can Do Better: Child Abuse and Neglect
Deaths in America. 09/20/2010
Victims receive unlikely support from prominent defense attorney
Denise Rotheimer and Joel Brodsky will appear as guests on Left, Right, and You radio show WRMN 1410AM at 3PM, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 to advocate for a change in Illinois law that will hold prosecutors responsible for violating any citizens' legal rights. 12/20/2011
No matter where you live, today - across this country - children are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than adults.
This problem has significant consequences for individuals, families, and entire communities. It affects each one of us. 11/28/2011
You're invited to attend our educational forum to learn how you can protect your interests throughout the criminal justice process and ensure justice is done.
Crime victims' rights are unenforceable and often puts victims at risk of becoming further victimized by the system. The only measure of justice residents
have to protect their children, loved ones, or themselves is the law. Justice is the law. Know the laws and how they could be used against you.
In recognition of Mike Nerheim's commitment to protect and enforce the rights of crime victims, MOMSV proudly endorses his campaign for Lake County State's Attorney.
Upon his election, we look forward to building an alliance between the Office of the Lake County State's Attorney and the Center for Survivor Justice to provide
crime victims with a grievance process that will remedy the violations of victims' rights during the criminal justice system.
08/15/2012 - Federal Victims' Rights Constitutional Amendment
A petition has been created to generate support from constituents to pass an Amendment to the US Constitution affording victims with a legal remedy known as "standing"
to assert their rights during the criminal justice process. Without standing, victims' rights are unenforceable and often put victims at risk of further victimization
by the system. Please sign the petition and ask your member of Congress to co-sign HJ Res 106. Read the information provided on the National Victims' Constitutional
Amendment Passage (NVCAP) Web site to make an informed decision.
05/22/2012 - Victims' Rights Sign-Off Sheet Passes
While Jasmine graduated in the top 5% of her class with an Honor's degree in Political Science, the senate passed a new measure into law that she and her mother,
Denise Rotheimer first initiated in 2003. HB5187 passed both Houses unanimously which includes a sign-off sheet that requires law enforcement officers to inform
victims of their rights within 24-hours of reporting a violent crime.
03/19/2012 - Judge dismisses lawsuit against Lake County prosecutors
Denise and her daughter, Jasmine did not request monetary compensation in their federal complaint that was dismissed with prejudice this month. The complaint sought to
declare provisions in victims' rights laws that deny crime victims appellate relief and a cause of action for damages, unconstitutional. As well as allow both Jasmine
and Denise to submit a victim impact statement in the case file against Jasmine's offender, who was convicted in 2003.
03/03/2012 - Restoring Justice in Lake County Video
The forum with Lake County State's Attorney Candiates Mike Nerheim and Chris Kennedy, featured presentations and questions from citizens directly impacted
by failures made by the current Lake County State's Attorney. The forum was quite lively in its questions and robust in its expectations of the two candidates,
both of whom signed the pledge.
Jasmine Jimenez and her mother, Denise Rotheimer filed a complaint in Federal Court to declare that the provisions under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights and state
statute violate their federally protected rights under the Fourteenth amendment to equal protection under the law and due process.
Court Date:
February 22, 2012 at 9:30am
Dirksen Federal Building - Room 1203
219 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
Listen to Denise as a guest on Left, Right & You. Air Date: 12/20/2011
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12/23/2011 - Description of the Sex Offender Criminal Offenses
These are the Illinois criminal statutes that are referenced under the heading "Child Sex Offender Criminal Offenses" on the Child Sex Offender List.
The abbreviation "ILCS" stands for the Illinois Compiled Statutes. See the Sex Offender Registration Act for more information.
11/20/2011 - Celebration of Jasmine's Rhodes Scholar interview
Jasmine was selected as one of ten students to interview for the Rhodes Scholar. Only two students from this interview will be chosen.
Jasmine applied for the Rhodes to study law in the UK. Please join us to celebrate Jasmine's accomplishments and to support her work as an
advocate for justice on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. 3000 W. Grand Avenue, Waukegan, Il 60085.
11/07/2011 - Crime victims seek more say in judicial process
Years after her 11-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted, Denise Rotheimer wants the right to sue the Lake County prosecutors who sent the offender to jail, saying
they defamed her child by telling the judge that the girl "had issues."
-- Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune
Springfield Lobbyist, Lyn Schollett, General Counsel of Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault opposes HB1237, the Survivor Rights Act during the Judicial II Committee hearing on 3-17-2011
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Survivor Rights Act Townhall Meeting : February 26th, 2011
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.
Jasmine's Law Signed Into Law by Governor : 07/29/2010
Jasmine's Law strengthens Illinois laws to double the prison sentence for child sex
offenders. Thank you everyone for all your hard work; contacting legislators, signing
a petition, and spreading the word.
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.
Speaking About Child Predators Before the County Board 1/20/2009
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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8/02/2010 - USDOJ Study: Justice Department's national strategy
Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Justice Department's national strategy for preventing sexual abuse of children. Representatives from the FBI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the President of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)...
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 everyone.
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
