Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare charged with sexual assault of young girl

The Importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Case at Daycare Facility

1. The Las Cruces Police Department arrested the co-owner of a now shuttered daycare facility after investigators learned the 78-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a young child.
2. Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested Wednesday, May 1. He is charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor.

Cardiel was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center where he is initially being held without bond. Las Cruces police learned that the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department was investigating Cardiel Childcare Services, 5532 Century Lane, for allegations of sexual abuse committed at the daycare center. LCPD investigators also learned the daycare’s license had recently been suspended by the state. Las Cruces police investigators participated in a forensic interview with a 4-year-old girl who attended the daycare. Investigators learned that on at least four occasions, Cardiel had sexual contact with the victim.

• Police believe there may be other victims who have not yet come forward.
• Anyone who knows someone who might have been a victim of similar illegal activity is asked to call police at 575-526-0795.

SDGs, Targets and Indicators

1. SDG 4: Quality Education

   • Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
   • Indicator 4.2.1: Proportion of children under 5 years of age who are developmentally on track in health, learning, and psychosocial well-being, by sex.

2. SDG 5: Gender Equality

   • Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
   • Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age group.

3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

   • Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
   • Indicator 16.2.3: Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18.

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 4, SDG 5, and SDG 16.

Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:

1. Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
2. Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
3. Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

The article mentions indicators that can be used to measure progress towards these targets:

• Indicator 4.2.1: Proportion of children under 5 years of age who are developmentally on track in health, learning, and psychosocial well-being, by sex.
• Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age group.
• Indicator 16.2.3: Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18.

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Fuente: lcsun-news.com

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