If it's criminal court then the DA should be the ones to subpoena the therapist. That should fall into their hands. Civil court is a different matter. Don't get too excited Debi! Calm down, deep breathes, relax. There is always a way to figure things out:) I think it's unfair to assume right away that things are bad!!! If every therapist gave away their time for free then how do we expect them to live? They also have families to support and there are thousands of children being abused everyday...sadly And also...I believe Sarah Palin was also misrepresented...
Maria Comella, a McCain-Palin campaign spokeswoman, said Palin "does not believe, nor has she ever believed, that rape victims should have to pay for an evidence-gathering test." To suggest otherwise, she said, is a "misrepresentation of her commitment to supporting victims and bringing violent criminals to justice."
The story continues:
As governor, Palin has worked in a variety of ways to tackle the problem of sexual assault and rape, including making domestic violence a priority of her administration, Comella said. Alaska routinely has the nation's highest rate of sexual assault.
Lawmakers became involved in 2000 when reports began coming in that police departments were charging sexual assault victims for the kits and the forensic exams, which cost from $300 to $1,200 at the time. The kit, a package of sample containers, swabs and other medical supplies, is used to collect evidence from women after they are attacked.
Then-Gov. Tony Knowles said Thursday that Wasilla was unique in the state in charging rape victims for the cost of doing the law enforcement necessary for solving the crime.
The bill passed the Legislature over the objections of Wasilla police chief Charlie Fannon, who said it would require the city to come up with more money to cover the costs of buying the rape kits and doing the exams.
Things aren't ALWAYS as bad as they seem Debi!!! Hang in there sweetie!!!!
Hugs,
Bree
This message has been edited by akcangels from IP address 67.41.119.107 on Aug 21, 2009 1:00 AM
Posted on Aug 20, 2009, 1:25 PM from IP address 67.41.119.107
And also...I believe Sarah Palin was also misrepresented...
