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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
Posted on 03/11/2022 5:57:15 AM PST by ptsal
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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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: bastrop; childabuse; pedogate; pedophile; pedophilia; refuge; sexabuse; texas; trafficking
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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posted on
03/11/2022 5:57:15 AM PST
by
ptsal
To: ptsal
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."
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posted on
03/11/2022 5:58:57 AM PST
by
ptsal
(Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
To: ptsal
SPJNK.............................
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posted on
03/11/2022 5:59:36 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
To: ptsal
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.
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posted on
03/11/2022 6:01:52 AM PST
by
ptsal
(Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
To: Red Badger
I missed the memo on translating SPJNK.
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posted on
03/11/2022 6:04:00 AM PST
by
ptsal
(Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
To: ptsal
I asked that same question last year. “Some people just need…”
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posted on
03/11/2022 6:06:21 AM PST
by
ProtectOurFreedom
(If truckers quit their jobs, society would collapse. If politicians quit their jobs...HALLELUJAH!)
To: ptsal
Predators go to where their prey is.
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posted on
03/11/2022 6:11:01 AM PST
by
jacknhoo
( Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
To: ptsal
And therefore, a gigantic neon target for pervs and sex traffickers to get employed at.
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posted on
03/11/2022 6:11:58 AM PST
by
larrytown
(A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
Comment #9 Removed by Moderator
To: ptsal
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.
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posted on
03/11/2022 7:37:14 AM PST
by
Perseverando
(Antifa, BLM, RINOs, Islamonazis, Marxists, Commucrats, DemoKKKrats: It's a Godlessness disorder!)
To: ptsal
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.
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posted on
03/11/2022 7:41:41 AM PST
by
metmom
(...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
To: ptsal
Pedophilia is a disease.
BE THE CURE!
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posted on
03/11/2022 7:42:11 AM PST
by
Perseverando
(Antifa, BLM, RINOs, Islamonazis, Marxists, Commucrats, DemoKKKrats: It's a Godlessness disorder!)
To: metmom
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.
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posted on
03/11/2022 7:44:22 AM PST
by
Perseverando
(Antifa, BLM, RINOs, Islamonazis, Marxists, Commucrats, DemoKKKrats: It's a Godlessness disorder!)
To: ping jockey
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.
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posted on
03/11/2022 7:56:10 AM PST
by
Spacetrucker
(George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
To: ptsal
The good ol CPS. Ripping kids from parent for a few spankings and putting them in NGO facilities to be sodomized.
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posted on
03/11/2022 8:00:36 AM PST
by
Seruzawa
("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
Comment #16 Removed by Moderator
To: Perseverando
Sentence first, verdict afterwards.
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posted on
03/11/2022 9:55:48 AM PST
by
jmacusa
(America. Founded by geniuses. Now governed by idiots. )
To: ping jockey
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posted on
03/11/2022 5:27:15 PM PST
by
Spacetrucker
(George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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