Marina John

Under the law approved by the National Assembly last month, those who sexually molest children under the age of 13, even when they do not engage in sexual intercourse, will be considered as rapists.

The new law also defines as pseudo-rape such acts as satisfying sexual desire by inserting body parts and other objects into a victim\'s genital, mouth and anus.

They can be sentenced up to three years in prison. The previous law stipulated up to one year imprisonment and 20 million won in fine.

The government also toughened the penalty for sexual abuse of disabled people by their caretakers. They can face up to seven years in imprisonment.

Sexual abusers using communication devices, such as cellular phones and cameras and distributing obscene images will also face two years of jail term and 5 million won in fine.

Authorities are prohibited from releasing any personal information of victims.

All victims are allowed to attend any investigation and court of law, accompanied by anyone they choose to comfort victims during the legal process.

Posted on 2006-11-01 11:29:13 by marinajohn.
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SAVE luncheon to focus on teen dating violence

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FREMONT — Did you know that one in three teenagers knows someone who has been hit, kicked, slapped or choked by his or her dating partner? Did you also know that young adults ages 16-24 are most at risk for domestic violence?

These statistics and many more come courtesy of SAVE, or Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments, a nonprofit group that addresses the needs of those affected by domestic violence.

In order to promote awareness about the issues surrounding teen dating violence, SAVE will host a breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at the Fremont Marriott, 46100 Landing Parkway.

Guest speaker and honorary chair of this "eye-opener" breakfast will be state Sen. Liz Figueroa, D-Fremont. The breakfast will beemceed by ABC News Oakland Bureau Chief Willie Monroe and will feature various speakers, including Madelyn Childs, of the California Crime and Prevention Center Office, to present perspectives and statistics on teen dating violence.

Figueroa also will present the Domestic Violence Prevention Award in her name to Carol Arata, an advisory board member of SAVE and a development officer of the Washington Healthcare Foundation.

Tickets for the breakfast cost $75, and sponsorship programs are available. For more information, contact Leslie McGarry at events@save-dv.org or (510) 574-2262.

Posted on 2006-10-12 08:44:00 by marinajohn.
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