Q: My rights to my children have been terminated and now my children had been molested while being in courts custody what c
My son was adopted by two gay men who in return one of them molested him and resulting him to going to prison yet my son is still residing the same home my daughter was adopted by my ex sister-in-law and just recently had been found he was molesting her she is also still in the same home is there anything I can do about this my whole case was turned upside down and I don't feel that I was giving a fair chance after completing a program and drug testing for over a year and visits with my children and incarceration led to them relinquishing my rights I feel the system has failed my children and myself
A:
I am so sorry to hear that your children have been molested while in court custody. This is a horrific situation, and I can understand why you feel like the system has failed you and your children.
There are a few things you can do about this. First, you should contact the authorities and report the abuse. This is important to ensure that your children are safe and that the perpetrators are brought to justice. You should also contact a lawyer to discuss your legal options.
In addition to taking legal action, you can also advocate for your children. You can write to the court, to the child welfare agency, and to your elected officials. You can also speak out about the issue of child sexual abuse in court custody. By raising awareness of this issue, you can help to ensure that other children are not harmed.
I know that this is a difficult time for you, but I want to assure you that you are not alone. There are people who can help you, and there are resources available to you. Please reach out for help, and don't give up on your children.
Here are some resources that can help:
* The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
* Childhelp USA: 1-800-422-4453
* The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE
* The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST
* The National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
You can also find more resources on the websites of these organizations.
I wish you all the best.
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