Evangelist, wife face multiple child rape, sexual abuse charges in Murfreesboro
Evangelist, wife face multiple child rape, sexual abuse charges in Murfreesboro WSMV 4
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Nashville Evangelist Faces Child Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An evangelist is facing a slew of child rape and sexual abuse charges in Murfreesboro, according to court records.
Murfreesboro Police said 32-year-old Benjamin Garlick has been charged with five counts of aggravated rape of a child, five counts of aggravated sexual battery, sexual exploitation of a child, and continuous sexual abuse of a child.
The rapes stem from actions that were alleged to have occurred in February 2021. Garlick is being held on a $750,000 bond.
His wife, 29-year-old Shaantal Garlick, is also facing charges, according to police. She is charged with the facilitation of aggravated rape of a child and aggravated child abuse, neglect, and endangerment. Shaantal has been released after posting a $75,000 bond.
The Garlicks will be arraigned on Sep. 26 at 9 a.m. MPD said.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| 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 subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| 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 |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The issues highlighted in the article involve child rape, sexual abuse, and exploitation. These issues are directly connected to SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. Additionally, the article mentions charges related to child abuse and endangerment, which align with SDG 16 that focuses on promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- 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
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are Target 5.2 under SDG 5 and Target 16.2 under SDG 16. These targets address the elimination of violence against women and girls, as well as the prevention of abuse, exploitation, and violence against children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months
- Indicator 16.2.3: Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, based on the identified targets, relevant indicators can be used to measure progress towards these targets. Indicator 5.2.1 measures the proportion of women and girls subjected to violence by an intimate partner, which aligns with Target 5.2. Indicator 16.2.3 measures the proportion of young women and men who have experienced sexual violence by age 18, which relates to Target 16.2.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| 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 subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| 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 |
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