I got this from another blog from a friend on another site and I had to share it. Yes it is a "bash" type blog against Palin but she is not the reason I am re posting it. I am re posting it to bring awareness of a situation that I am sure that is not just happening in Palin's Alaskan town.
http://opedna.com/2008/09/08/wasilla-police-billed-sexual-assault-victims-for-rape-kits/
Did you know that there are police departments out there that bill rape victims for the assault kits and emergency contraception given to those victims? Until today, I was totally clueless. Not only are these poor women assaulted physically and emotionally, the are assaulted financially! What the hell is wrong with picture? As a victim of attempted molestation at the age of 14 this really hits close to home. Just the thought of it pisses me off more than I could ever possibly describe in a million years.
I am not know as what you would call a "successful" fund raiser. Last year my daughters and I raised a whole measly $59 during our annual Relay For Life, $30 of that was our OWN money.
I want to raise money to help these poor women who should not be expected to pay money to get evidence against their attackers and the medications that need to be administered for their physical and metal well being afterwards. If anyone has suggestions on how I can go about this and who to contact, please let me know!
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