Rape Victims Can Be Hurt Financially, Too

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how do i get help for my rape mentality,financially,

Hi,My name is LaTrishia and i'am a rape victim who is being dealin with this since i was 13 yrs.old with out no family support at all or help.I have a 8yrs.old son who watches me day to day stress and cry about my issue,not only was i raped i have a disease for the rest of my life because of being raped.MY son did'nt get it,but i try to life because of him ,but it's hard financially,mentally,emotionally.I try to work or keep my self busy,but it's hard.I'am writing you to ask for help or advise on what to do.I don't have enough income to live in my own place,but am trying.I get disability every month,but that's not enough to take care of my son,me and rent plus bills every month alone.How do i get grants and help for other things too.

rape kits are not the same as ambulance rides

Dear SK of Texas

Although ambulance, medical care,etc. are important issues these costs are not the same as rape kits that have the potential of identifying the perpetrator.

@DET of CA - The Violence Against Women Act

Hey DET of CA, before you bash Obama, maybe you should do your research. Obama cosponsored and helped reauthorize the aforementioned Violence Against Women Act, which was originally authored by Joe Biden. So yeah, he has proposed AND voted on legislation to repeal this policy--nationwide.

Terrible practice

Some national orginization should put out commericals naming these states urging people there to contact their congressmen about this. The shame of being called out on a national stage should help.

Forenaic Medical exam billing of victims.

Sadly such a policy is insane! That victims are being billed for forenaic medical exams. Thats terrible.

I thought this was only the practice in Wasilla, Alaska

Judging from the recent editorial comments in papers like the Boston Globe, one would think this rather questionable practice was something Sarah Palin cooked up as mayor of Wasilla, and only stopped at the insistence of the state legislature.

Nobody seems to have noticed that this practice could be found in Illinois, Barack Obama's state. Did he propose or vote on any legislation to repeal this policy? Perhaps he thought the policy was a good idea. Or maybe he just voted "present" when the matter came up for a vote. Do we have any evidence one way or another?

Nobody seems to have noticed that this practice is also found in Arkansas. If Juanita Broaddrick had accused then attorney-general Bill Clinton of rape, would she have had to pay for the rape kit?

Rape kits being charged to their victims

Why isn't this High on the list of issues. The people of this country are not aware of this problem and would be utterly discusted. Having been a rape victim (thank God I never received a bill) I am appauled at the idea that our states would bill rape victims for collecting evidence to prosecute perpetrators. This needs to be brought to the attention of the American people.

Where was Barack?

0bama did nothing to end this horrible practice. He is a disgrace.

Victims pay cost in over 3000 towns

Unfortunately, victims of most crimes bear the cost of any medical care associated with the crime. Over 3000 municipal hospitals (particularly in smaller towns without large budgets) pass the cost of rape kits on to victims.

It's not just rape, either.

In a car wreck? You'll get stuck with the ambulance bill--likely $1500 or more. It gets better: your health insurance company and car insurance companies won't pay any of your medical costs because they think they can go to court and get payment from the other party. That leaves you stuck with unpaid bills--sometimes in the tens of thousands while your credit rating bottoms out. Quick settlements are 18-24 months. Ouch.

Sarah Palin did not invent this practice, and Wasilla is not the only town that charges victims for after care. Do not make this political.