The man who murdered my 15YO son has been stocking the surviving children It's time to move but have no job or home to relocate too...\nany programs that help with this kind of stuff?
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Contact the prosecutor's office.  Most have victim support programs that include money for the crime committed against you.
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WRITE SOPHIEOSCARCAT@YAHOO.COM HE ALSO IS IN YAHOO 360 HE WAS CPS AND HES GOOD. HE WAS MY OLD WORKER AND WEVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR 20 YRS NOW
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Keep calling the police. Call the apartment management. Talk to neighbors. Maybe you could start a neighborhood group that will agree to go together and hang out on the front porch all together to make these guys uncomfortable. Call some Christian rehab people! That'll get 'em!! Don't give up. Too many people give up and the drugs and prostitution takes over good neighborhoods. This is especially bad when there are children in the area, as they are susceptible to influences.
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The tough choice in life, i was in a similar situation a long time ago, the first question is, do you have a good support system or the father of your children that can help take care of your children temporarily till you get your life together, it seems from this letter that you have to prioritize with  what you have to do before you end up homeless. My only suggestion is survival and a strong will get you through, and only you can help yourself even if there are tough decision you have to make in order to survive.  always, empathy in CT
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I have a very hard time with this question!!!! I beleive that if you have to ask that you already know the answer but you won't do it. Get OUT - there are plenty of places to get help to get out of that situation. What are you waiting for - death??? If you are a mom - what are you teaching your children - not self confidence - you are teaching them hatred- No child can stand the sight of their parent being hurt. That in my eyes makes you a bad parent - stand up for yourself and your children and get help. \nsince obviously you have internet access - try one of the websites below:\nwww.ndvh.org 1800-799-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline\nhttp:/endabuse.org\nwww.domesticviolence.org\n\nGET HELP - if not for yourself - do it for your kids \nIf you don't wind up dead - one of them may wind up in jail for killing your husband- is it really worth all that?\n\nI know it may seem hopeless but you are stronger than you think - YOU CAN DO IT.
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Try the State Probation Department. They have a great camp for kids.
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Wow Richard, Sounds as if you've got alot going for you.  I live in California, and we have a program called One Stop Employment.  It is for 17-24 year olds.  Check your city and see if they have a similar program.  Another place you could start is the Councelor at your High School.  They shold be able to provide you with some good referals.  You might even ask if you can help in the school office.  I know we are always looking for help.  Or, what about Parks & Recreation, or City Hall.  All are great places to begin your search.
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Sadly, if there were quick easy money out there, we'd all be going for it.  There isn't, really.  Best thing to do, I think, is look for other folks who are in a similar situation and pick their brains.  And/or talk w/ someone in a temp agency to get a feeling for the needs in your community.  Might be able to do some non-internet based computer work (medical transcriptionist?), or possibly phone work... hope things work out for you!
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Yes, and the answer to getting rid of them was simple.\nCall Immigration.  They love it when you give them an actual physical address and you let them use your home for surveilance.  \nI actually became really good friends with one of the Immigration officials and now run a neighborhood watch for illegals in about a 10 block radius.  We have had at least 25-30 deported.  Most of the time there were guns and drugs found there in the homes too, and it has really cut down on our crime problem here.  The funniest thing was that just because of our "task force" I guess you could call it, my daughters class size has dropped approx 20% and she is doing much better in school.  During parent teacher conferences I asked my daughters teacher why the class was shrinking and she stated that a lot of the non-english speaking children had just not come back to school.  (I sat and smiled at this but did not let the cat out of the bag)  \nWhat a deal huh?  By my taking a stand, my daughter has a much better chance of success because the teacher is not having to teach illegal non-english speaking kids how to say "cat" "dog" or "ball."  I suggest that everyone take a look aound your immediate neighborhood and call immigration also.  It will do wonders for your children, as well as your property value.
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I'm sorry you are going through this.....My oldest did the same thing....he stole everything he could pawn or sale for money to keep his habit supported. I had to put a lock on my bedroom door to keep him out. And even that didnt work for long....He stole from his grandparents...friends....neighbors. I had people calling me all the time about the things he was doing. It started when he was about 14 years old....and he was in and out of trouble for so long. We had him to doctors and therapists.....he got put in juvenile centers.....county jail.....and finally did 3 different prison sentences..all of this was in the time frame of 11 years......after the second time in prison...I told him if he got in trouble again...then I would not come and see him...its too hard to watch your child like that....he got so used to that institutional life....that he couldnt funtion in the real world. Now he is out again....and seems to be doing good.......He is working and living about 4 hours away....we talk on the phone almost daily.....He lives with my brother..his uncle......He seems to really want to make it this time...and God willing ...he will....Be strong......tough love is just that....but I think its tougher on the parent than the child.....My prayers are with you and your child...
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Yes,  its disturbing to me, but not for the same reasons. I feel sadness for everyone involved. The murderer, the murdered, and the families and friends of all of them. This is a tragedy for everyone involved. I am also concerned about you. If you have thoughts like this, and are aware that they are dangerous, please get help, now, before you do something impulsive that will destroy many lives. I don't want you to be part of another tragedy. Do you know where to get help? If you want more information please feel free to e-mail me, and I can give you resources if you are in the US. Don't wait. You are miserable now, living in fear of what you might do. Don't  let it get any worse. I'll be thinking of you. Take care.
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I've done that. I used to work at a juvie facility. The pay was OK. What made the pay good was I worked a ton of overtime when available. The job was fun and also very difficult at times. I am rather small and would often have to physically restrain kids (Usually much larger than me)flipping out or fighting. In fact, I got my first black eye there. \nYou;ll definitely have to get some training somewhere. Volunteer as a Big Sister/Big Brother or something related. I'm now working at an after school program. I still have to occasionally break up fights and usually between kids bigger than me, but it's more fun. And, you can help prevent the kids from ending up in a facility in the first place. \nAt a facility, one has to be prepared for anything. Absconders, getting hurt (punched, kicked, and even possibly be ready to have someone try to rape or even kill you), and also have to be prepared to be called every swear word and phrase in the book and then some. One also has to be prepared to hear horrendous stories about what happened to these kids in their past..both what has happened to them and what they have done to others. It's a very draining job...both physically and mentally. \n\nFor something that may not be so stressful, look into a drug and alcohol program for kids, a program for teens about to become parents (both male and female), and etc.\n\nI don't know how old you are or if you're in school or not, but you'll definitely need to get a lot of training. You'll need to be certified in first aid and CPR, counseling techniques, self defense, safe passive physical restraint techniques and etc. And, you'll probably need a background in Pych, social work, social services, mental health, education or some other related field.
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Sorry to hear about that I have close family members with that terrible illness. Have you considered looking for a liver transplant support group to join? I would not like to see you go through that trauma again. I will see if I can find some groups near you. Should there be none in your area think about starting one. I need to know approx the area you live. Take care ~A~
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MT. Meigs Has a lot of religious support that I think helps the kids even though I am not religious. It's a part of the State system and The kids have the best in training and support. Any facility for lawbreakers have soem degree of danger but if he does as he is told and makes an attempt to work woth others he will be ok.\nWhat he needs is a lawyer. If he is over 16 you may coiuld get him declared an adult and force them to give him legal help. Unfortunately youthful offenders are not given the same quality of defense adults criminals are. Some how it seems wrong that serial killer of child molestor can get better defense than a child. And free at that.  In most states youthful defendents have no rights except they now hav eot give them bell.\nYOU should be able to get him legal help. If he was wrongly accused and sent there thna he may even be in for a large lawsuit. If your family can afford it an attorney is best at this stage.\n\nCheck these sites.\nhometown.aol.com/preaching1611/page7.html\n\nContact Information Kilby Correctional Facility (Reception Center) - Alabama ... Mt. Meigs AL 36057 \n\nwww.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/ys/4ys10.htm\n\nClincial Program Facilities \n... shortly after they are committed to the facility. Mt. ... Mt. Meigs Treatment . Two doctoral students work with juvenile sexual offenders in this treatment ...auburn.edu/academic/.../gs/prospective/clinical/facilities.htm \n\nhometown.aol.com/preaching1611/page7.html
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Wow! That is a tough situation and I have been through it myself with 3 children. I have to tell you that it is extremely hard but I got through it. I recently remarried after being divorced for 7 yrs. Do you have friends or family to depend on? I had very little support. How old is your child? Will he/she need daycare while you work or go to school? There are lots of programs with community colleges for single moms. Contact the Attorney General in your state and immediately get child support. Go to your local DHS and apply for low income housing if needed and any other services you qualify for....even day care for low income while you work or go to school. Go to community colleges and ask what programs they have for single moms with low income...some have daycare on site. Libraries have free classes for office/computer skills. Research different careers you would be happy with. Most of all, take good care of yourself by eating right,sleeping enough and having some me time because you can't be a good parent if you don't take care of yourself.You could also get a single mom room mate and split the bills and child care. Hope this helps you!
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I saw this on tv before. I cant believe this is going on. \n\nI saw that there was a program to help women who left to get a better life, or were kicked out. It was a charity that helped them get jobs, housing and schooling. I thought it was a great idea, and it helped them with counseling to adapt to the real world.(and to forget the trauma) But the program didn't receive government funding I believe.\n Hopefully something will be done to help the men too, if this terrible situation gets more media exposure and the more people talk about it, hopefully the government will start helping these people like they should of in the first place. You cant hide a problem like this forever!\n\nI think I found the link to the woman's organization that helps the woman and teens escaping polygamist lifestyles.
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Good luck!  I'm interested in the same thing where I live.  It's good to know that there are people out there in the same situation.  Sorry I can't be much help though.  The only thing I can think of would be to talk to local churches in your community and see if they would be willing to help out or if they would know how to go about it.  I wish you well.