Crime Victim Advocacy Center

It is unfortunate that even more has to be done to protect children against unlawful predators and that registered ex-offenders who are successfully following the conditions of their release are now further punished.  That said, it is encouraging to see a City Council act so swiftly to protect their citizens as did the Florissant, MO council this past week by banning registered sex offenders from area parks and community centers (following an incident in which a registered sex offender exposed himself to a group of children at a local civic center). 

This action is similar to that of area councils and local governments who have also taken quick action to declare cyber-bullying a punishable crime following the death of 13-year-old St. Charles, MO resident Megan Meier. Whether or not you agree with the details of these laws, it is important that citizens know their local governments are working for them.  This type of quick and citizen-driven response to victims is the heart of what CVAC works for, and the projection of victims’ voices by these local governments is commendable.