Child
abuse is everyone's problem, not just the childs. I urge you
to not turn your back on a child in need. If you know of a
child you suspect is the victim of abuse, call your local
social services division. Call 1-800-4ACHILD (Child Help USA)
and report your suspicions to them. The most important thing
is to SPEAK UP, you may save a childs life.
In addition, the laws need to be changed. Had Patrick Bourgeois
Sr and Tracy Bratton been convicted of first degree murder,
they would be old and gray before ever hoping to walk out
of prison. The laws regarding "intent" need to be
changed to reflect a child abuse murder.
Contact your senator, your congressman, your mayor, anyone
in government. I have said over and over that with thousands
of voices things can and will change. It's too late to save
PJ, but there are thousands of other children in the same
situation as him, we can still help them.
We need to give our children rights in this country and stand
up for them when they aren't protected! Don't turn away from
child abuse, but join the battle in PJ's name. |