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if child was molested and sexually assualted repeatly by fathers girlfriend family members and threats on father and siblings of harm and homelessness were issued, she tried to run away and was force to return by county officers. she tried telling way she was trying to run away but they did not listen . she tried to run away constantly. she went to live with an aunt about 2 to 3 yeas later . the aunt sent her to counseling and the abuse was reported it. The county sent officers down , they took thereport and gentlemen officer stated that he remembered the event. they said that they would be in touch. never heard from anyone. she calsl at least a few times a years and recently went there and her left name and contact information and was told someone will be in touch . still no word. the person is at the age of 30 and constantly has flash backs and recently got over sleeping with weapons under pillows for momentary fear of someone harming her. feel state did not do job. is it possible to sue the county officers department for negligence or not performing their duty correctly.
 
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it is plain a child was molested and sexually assualt charges were made and the state did nothing about it. the information was requested repeatly over the years and the only response was some one will get back with you
 
The best start is to contact a lawyer in your area. This is not going to be an easy case so you are going to need a lawyer.
 
The allegations are easy, proving them are not so easy. Saying it - even repeatedly - does not make it true. And even if true, proving it can be a royal pain. If the authorities had previously not found there to be sufficient cause to charge anyone, that is not too likely to change now.

However, the child's legal representative can certainly see if there might be grounds for a civil suit against her abuser(s) and, maybe, the slim chance of a suit against any authorities that might have been negligent in their duties.
 
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if child was molested and sexually assualted repeatly by fathers girlfriend family members and threats on father and siblings of harm and homelessness were issued, she tried to run away and was force to return by county officers. she tried telling way she was trying to run away but they did not listen . she tried to run away constantly. she went to live with an aunt about 2 to 3 yeas later . the aunt sent her to counseling and the abuse was reported it. The county sent officers down , they took thereport and gentlemen officer stated that he remembered the event. they said that they would be in touch. never heard from anyone. she calsl at least a few times a years and recently went there and her left name and contact information and was told someone will be in touch . still no word. the person is at the age of 30 and constantly has flash backs and recently got over sleeping with weapons under pillows for momentary fear of someone harming her. feel state did not do job. is it possible to sue the county officers department for negligence or not performing their duty correctly.
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I am going to provide you with the facts as I understand them.
A child was allegedly molested, repeatedly, over a two to three year period.
From the geographic information provided in your post, the state where this allegedly occurred was VA.
As with most of these horrible events, the victim suffers from this abuse today, at age 30.

VA has a two year statute of limitation in which to pursue a civil remedy for the abuse suffered as a child.
If you're 30 today, that limitation has expired.
VA law extends that SOL for two years from the date you discover (or remember) the sexual abuse as a minor.
If you don't recall the abuse until age 25, then you'd have until age 27 to pursue your civil remedy.

Only you, OP, know the facts.
I suggest you at least speak with an attorney about this issue.
The initial consultation is free and will reveal to you the specific remedies VA law allows.

But, mental health counseling and other counseling is also available.
You can start with family physician, hospital, or other social service agencies for referrals in your area.

Please, take care of yourself.
Help is available, but you have to seek it.


Here are some god resources that address help and after care for sexual abuse victims as a child.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/child-sexual-abuse.asp

http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32315

http://www.aardvarc.org/rape/about.shtml

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0966207807






Virginia's general statute of limitation for injuries to the person is 2 years after the cause of action "accrues," usually meaning the time of the injury. Virginia Code § 8.01-243 (2003).

If the person injured is a minor at the time of the injury, the two-year time period will begin to run once that person comes of age. If there has been a disability or incompetence, the injured person has two years from the time of the removal of the disability. Virginia Code § 8.01-229 (2003)

Special Accrual Rule for Victims of Sexual Abuse. Claims usually "accrue" (when the statute of limitations begins to run), at the time an injury is inflicted. Virginia Code § 8.01-249 (2003) provides that in cases of sexual abuse, if the fact of the injury and its causal connection to the sexual abuse is not then known, the claim will not accrue until the and the two year time limitation period will start to run when the fact of the injury and its causal connection to the sexual abuse is first communicated to the person by a licensed physician, psychologist, or clinical psychologist.

Suspension of Statute of Limitations During Prosecution. Section 8.01-229, subsection K (2003) suspends the statute of limitations if a criminal prosecution from the same facts is brought. If a prosecution is brought, the time period when the prosecution is pending (as defined by the statute) will not be included as part of the time period within which the civil action may be brought. No action may be brought, however, more than ten years after the date of the crime or two years after the cause of action shall have accrued under § 8.01-249, whichever date occurs last.

http://www.smith-lawfirm.com/sol_Virginia.html
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the child was sent to psychiatric counseling and it was report at about age 11 or twelve. the county sent officer to another county in which the child moved to and took the statements. two officers one male one female came to take the statment and the male aid that he remembered the incident in which i speak of. The said the would contact us and never did. One of the offenders is deceased and i am not sure about the others. what is you advice
 
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the child was sent to psychiatric counseling and it was report at about age 11 or twelve. the county sent officer to another county in which the child moved to and took the statements. two officers one male one female came to take the statment and the male aid that he remembered the incident in which i speak of. The said the would contact us and never did. One of the offenders is deceased and i am not sure about the others. what is you advice
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Legally, your time to seek a remedy has long passed. You can, however, seek counseling. Please, talk to some experts in your area. Help is out there.

You can also write a book about what happened to you. Others that are experiencing abuse could be helped. Or, you could journal your thoughts and feelings to continue to help you heal yourself!


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