Two charged in Creston child sexual abuse case

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Article Report: Sexual Abuse Case in Creston

1. Introduction

• Two people accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Creston
• Isabel Pettit and Dennis Simmerman facing charges, including sexual abuse
• Pettit allowed Simmerman to abuse the girl, knowing he was a sex offender

• Pettit and Simmerman scheduled to appear in court next week

• Simmerman previously accused of child abuse in 2017 in Clarke County
• Charges dropped due to county attorney’s absence at plea hearing
• Simmerman charged again with the same crime a year later

• In 2019, Simmerman pleaded guilty to enticing a child and received a 10-year prison sentence
• Paroled in 2021, but violated the sex offender registry in February 2022
• Received a two-year probation for the violation

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Original Article:

Two people are accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Creston. Isabel Pettit and Dennis Simmerman are facing numerous charges, including sexual abuse. Court records say Pettit allowed Simmerman to sexually abuse the girl and that she knew he was a sex offender. Both Pettit and Simmerman are set to appear in court next week. Simmerman was previously accused of abusing a child back in 2017 in Clarke County. Those charges were dropped after the county attorney at the time failed to show up for a plea hearing. Court records show Simmerman was charged again with the same crime a year later. In 2019, Simmerman pleaded guilty to one count of enticing a child. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison but was paroled in 2021. In February 2022, he violated the sex offender registry and received a two-year probation.

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 sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, which relates to the issues of gender equality and the need for strong institutions to ensure justice and protection against such abuses.

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.

The article highlights the sexual abuse of a minor, which aligns with the targets of eliminating violence against women and girls and ending abuse 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?

• Number of reported cases of sexual abuse against minors
• Number of convictions and sentences for perpetrators of sexual abuse
• Number of cases where the justice system failed to provide adequate protection and support for victims

The article mentions the charges and previous convictions of the accused individuals, indicating the existence of reported cases and legal actions. The failures of the justice system in the past, as mentioned in the article, also imply the need for improvement in providing protection and support to victims.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: kcci.com