Group says Lucas County Prosecutor needs to do better job protecting child victims of sexual assault
Child sexual abuse advocates engage Toledoans on Saturday WTOL
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The Importance of Protecting Children from Sexual Assault
The group Justice for Lucas County Children of Sexual Assault spent their Saturday talking with passers-by about child sexual abuse.
Introduction
A group called Justice for Lucas County Children of Sexual Assault gathered in downtown Toledo on Saturday afternoon to spread their message.
Advocating for Child Protection
For hours, a half-dozen people stood as one, fighting for those who aren’t always able to protect themselves.
“I’m here to protect them and get them the justice they deserve. Not just mine but all of them,” said Jeannie Phillips.
Personal Motivation
She said being a part of the protest is personal for her.
“Our daughter didn’t get justice because of no physical evidence. The detectives at the SVU team told us that it’s all political,” said Jeannie.
Call for Action
She said she wants the Lucas County Prosecutors Office to take a closer look at sexual assault cases involving kids.
Especially in those cases where victims are younger than 14 years old.
“I need everyone to know how bad the criminal system is lacking to protect our children and I need to all come together as a community and get that changed,” said Jeannie.
Need for Reform
Keith Phillips agrees and said something has to change.
He believes kids aren’t being put on the stand due to their age which forces these cases to stay open.
Commitment to the Cause
While the group outside Fifth Third Field on a sunny Saturday afternoon wasn’t very large, Keith and Jeannie said they won’t back down.
“There’s too many families, and we are going to keep growing and were going to keep building until something is done. So its just a matter of time. We aren’t going anywhere,” said Keith.
“We’ve got to come together as a whole community, make some good. I’m not leaving until that happens,” said Jeannie.
Seeking Accountability
WTOL 11 reached out to the Lucas County Prosecutors Office and are waiting to hear back on claims from this group.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
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 article discusses the issue of child sexual abuse and the need for justice and protection for children. This aligns with SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. It also aligns with SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres
- SDG 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- SDG 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
The article highlights the need to address child sexual abuse and ensure justice for victims. This aligns with SDG 5.2, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, including child sexual abuse. It also aligns with SDG 16.2, which focuses on ending all forms of violence against children. Additionally, SDG 16.3 emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice for all individuals, including child victims of sexual abuse.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of reported cases of child sexual abuse
- Number of child sexual abuse cases successfully prosecuted
- Level of awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse among the community
- Existence and effectiveness of support services for child victims of sexual abuse
The article does not explicitly mention specific indicators. However, based on the issues discussed, potential indicators to measure progress towards the identified targets could include the number of reported cases of child sexual abuse, the number of cases successfully prosecuted, the level of awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse among the community, and the existence and effectiveness of support services for child victims of sexual abuse.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres | – Number of reported cases of child sexual abuse – Number of child sexual abuse cases successfully prosecuted – Level of awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse among the community – Existence and effectiveness of support services for child victims of sexual abuse |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all |
– Number of reported cases of child sexual abuse – Number of child sexual abuse cases successfully prosecuted – Level of awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse among the community – Existence and effectiveness of support services for child victims of sexual abuse |
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