Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter, report says

The Texas Tribune ^ | 3/10/22 | Reese Oxner

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The children were sexually and physically abused and suffered from neglectful supervision and medical neglect while at The Refuge, a facility located in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, a current Refuge employee reported to state authorities on Jan. 24. The court and the court monitors — watchdogs of the foster care system appointed by the judge — were not notified until Thursday.

That employee said a former staff member sold nude photos of two children in the facility’s care, using the proceeds to purchase illegal drugs and alcohol that were then supplied to the children, according to a letter from ​​DFPS filed on Thursday notifying the court about the incident. Local law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety were immediately notified, according to the letter.

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In a statement Thursday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Rangers will investigate, arrest and pursue charges against any suspects related to the Refuge allegations.

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https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-orders-texas-rangers-to-investigate-reported-trafficking-at-state-contracted-shelter-for-children

Governor Greg Abbott this evening ordered an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers into reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge, a shelter in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The Governor also directed the Texas Rangers to arrest and pursue all appropriate criminal charges against anyone who perpetrated this abuse. Governor Abbott's order follows reports that certain employees of the shelter were trafficking female foster children who were already victims of sex trafficking.

"The reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge in Bastrop are abhorrent," said Governor Abbott. "Child abuse of any kind won’t be tolerated in the state of Texas, and we are committed to ensuring these despicable perpetrators are brought to justice and punished to the fullest extent of the law. No child should ever suffer the atrocities of trafficking. I expect a thorough and prompt investigation by the Texas Rangers into these horrific crimes."

[Red Badger]

SPJNK.............................

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https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2022/03/10/refuge-ranch-home-sex-trafficked-girls-bastrop-county-accused-sex-trafficking/6993713001/

The Refuge Ranch opened in August 2018 on 50 acres in Bastrop County. It’s the largest long-term, live-in rehabilitation community for child survivors of sex trafficking in the country, and is designed to house girls ages 11 to 19.

[ptsal]

I missed the memo on translating SPJNK.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I asked that same question last year. “Some people just need…”

[jacknhoo]

Predators go to where their prey is.

[larrytown]

And therefore, a gigantic neon target for pervs and sex traffickers to get employed at.

[Perseverando]

Seven children, ages 11 to 17, were victimized by nine alleged perpetrators, according to discussions held during an emergency court hearing called by U.S. District Judge Janis Jack on Thursday. The children remained in the facility for over a month after the abuse was first reported before they were removed.

1. Schedule the trial for this afternoon.
2. Schedule the hangings for tomorrow morning.

[metmom]

I had friends many years ago who were foster parents and they told me that any child who has been in the foster care system has been sexually abused.

Meaning by those in the system.

Guaranteed.

[Perseverando]

Pedophilia is a disease.

BE THE CURE!

[Perseverando]

Pedophilia is pandemic in America and throughout the world.

DOJ Project Safe Childhood in the U.S. seeks to arrest and prosecute them. (And there are many of them!)

Pedogate is not just a U.S. monstrosity. It is satanic and an evil international horror show from hell.

[Spacetrucker]

Nah, just put em in the cattle collar and bolt em in the back of the head, then feed the carcasses to the feral hogs.

[Seruzawa]

The good ol CPS. Ripping kids from parent for a few spankings and putting them in NGO facilities to be sodomized.

[jmacusa]

Sentence first, verdict afterwards.

[Spacetrucker]

I got gas money ...