Child Molestation Legal Guidance

Summary

Child molestation is a serious crime in Illinois, and the consent of the child is irrelevant. Reporting to law enforcement is essential. Discuss boundaries with your daughters father and his fiancée, educate your daughter about her rights, and seek legal advice about a restraining order if necessary. A childs testimony is taken seriously in court, but be prepared for possible challenges, such as the defense questioning the childs credibility and the need for corroborating evidence. A child advocate may be involved to support your daughter.

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Well somethingbpopped up that bothers me and I'm unsure of how to handle it.
Hello Breanna, I'm here to help. Could you provide more details about the issue you're facing? Also, your location would be useful to provide more accurate guidance.
I am from Seneca, IL. Last night my 10 year old daughter told me that her dad's fiance felt up her breasts to see if they were real and if her bra fit. Then told her that her bra is too big and to get a smaller one. First, it made her very uncomfortable and didn't even ask her if it was okay. Second, that is my job as her mother to make sure what I buy for her to wear fits. And third, it should be my daughters choice on who touches her in her private areas, like a 1st serious boyfriend. That is now taken from her and she will always have to remember the very uncomfortable feeling over and over.
I'm sorry to hear about this situation, Breanna. This could potentially be a case of child molestation. In Illinois:
- Child molestation is a crime punishable by law.
- The consent of the child is irrelevant.
- Reporting to law enforcement is essential.
You may want to consult with a family lawyer for further advice.
Thank you. The one thing that i want to make sure of is that something like this never happens again. Even if it was seeing if her bra was the right size, there should never be a next time for something like this.
Breanna, I understand your concern. Here are a few steps to ensure such an incident doesn't occur again:
- Discuss boundaries with your daughter's father and his fiance.
- Educate your daughter about her rights and personal boundaries.
- Seek legal advice about getting a restraining order if necessary.
Okay and also her father is very strong hypocrite and will lie through his teeth about all of this. Either way though they should go off my daughter's words shouldn't they? I don't believe that any child would make something like that up.
Yes, Breanna. In Illinois, a child's testimony is taken seriously in court. However, be prepared for possible challenges:
- The defense might question the child's credibility.
- Corroborating evidence may be required.
- A child advocate could be involved to support your daughter.
Okay, thank you so much for your time. It also really helps me to see that I am not over thinking it.
You're welcome, Breanna. I'm glad I could provide some clarity. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more assistance. Remember, it's important to protect your daughter's rights and well-being.
I appreciate that so much.
I'm glad to have been able to help, Breanna. Remember, you have the right to protect your child and ensure her safety. If you need any more legal guidance, don't hesitate to contact us.