Republican Cathy Rodgers & Democrat George Miller -- both US Representatives -- are teaming up to propose federal legislation that would regulate the use of restraints at schools, which are currently regulated by states. Federal regulations were put in place in 2000 for restraints used in medical settings, but none exist for school settings thus far.
The opinion piece about this also recounts a terrible incidence when a child died from the physical restraint used by a teacher.
Showing posts with label Child Abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Child Abuse. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Brain Damage & Pedophilia
A case for Law & Order, if I've ever seen one.
A man with severe epilepsy had part of his brain (part of the temporal lobe) removed. After the surgery, his appetite for food & sex increased substantially. Eventually, he was compulsively visiting pornography sites, some of which led him to child porn. He was arrested and plead guilty. At sentencing, the defense argued that his behaviors were out of his control--similar hypersexual behaviors are seen in monkeys with this damage. The prosecution noted that his urges may have increased, but he still had the ability to control them, as evidenced by his controlled behavior in public and the fact that he downloaded porn at home, but not at work. The judge sentenced him to the minimum sentence allowed by law: 26 months in prison; 25 months home arrest; 5 years probation.
A man with severe epilepsy had part of his brain (part of the temporal lobe) removed. After the surgery, his appetite for food & sex increased substantially. Eventually, he was compulsively visiting pornography sites, some of which led him to child porn. He was arrested and plead guilty. At sentencing, the defense argued that his behaviors were out of his control--similar hypersexual behaviors are seen in monkeys with this damage. The prosecution noted that his urges may have increased, but he still had the ability to control them, as evidenced by his controlled behavior in public and the fact that he downloaded porn at home, but not at work. The judge sentenced him to the minimum sentence allowed by law: 26 months in prison; 25 months home arrest; 5 years probation.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Virgin Rape Myth
There is a dangerous myth in Zimbabwe that men will be cured of HIV/AIDS if they have sex with a virgin. This advice -- given by some traditional healers -- is one reason behind rapes. These rape victims are often young girls. CNN briefly profiles a child-rape survivor (now age 37) who has been fighting against this abuse. Due to threats on her life, she now lives in the UK.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Messed up.
An ultra-orthodox Rabbi has been accused of having sex with minors. His now-27-year-old daughter took the stand to testify that he had abused her since she was 9. That is painful enough, but that alleged-sack-of-shit is representing himself and got to cross-examine her! What in the hell?? He's being assisted by 2 attorneys. Couldn't the judge say, sorry, alleged-ass-wipe, you don't get to ask these questions. Go sit down.
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