Justice for ChildrenSexual abuse is not a subject that is unknown to us, but one that is not usually openly discussed. Many of these victims of sexual abuse have no voice and no justice. It took years for members of society to finally open their eyes and realize that this crime deserves to be noticed and that its attackers are punished. Laws are not made for the victims but for the predator. It's hard to believe that most abusers commit this crime every day. Before the laws came into effect, society generally blamed the victim and the victim was dismissed so that they would not cause any more problems. Over the last twenty years, thanks to changing laws and technology, but more importantly, the public is finally talking about it and wanting to do something about it. In the Amish community, it is very rare that the victim ever receives justice. If someone confesses a crime to the church, he is forgiven and the punishment is meted out by the bishops of the church. The outside world should not be involved. The Amish community is a very close-knit people and very strict with its congregation. Women have no say in finances or other important matters. Women have to do what they are told or there could be repercussions. Most wives know about the abuse and do nothing out of fear. Most abuse usually comes from members of the victim's family, such as fathers, brothers and uncles. If abuse is reported outside the church, to the English-speaking community, we rarely hear about it. If the perpetrator is convicted of the crime and sent to prison, the victim is ostracized from the community and usually moves away. (Ferris, 2008) The sad thing about many laws is that it usually takes a violent crime to start opening the eyes of legislators... middle of paper ...... the public with a photo of the offender, where he lived and worked. (2006) New Sex Offender Site Will Allow Local and State Agencies to Work with the National Public Sex Offender Registry. Steve Kiehl, who has been a probation officer for ten years. "It's not an easy job when you know the kind of people you're dealing with, but it's a job I take very seriously." (Kiehl, 2010) When sex offenders pass through his office, they must adhere to very strict guidelines imposed by law. State Corrections controls 92 Indiana counties and provides the data it enters into the registry. Currently, Allen County has 660 sex offenders. Labor is a problem. Steve Kiehl said, “It’s hard work and it can be very difficult at times, but I know I’m making a difference.” (Kiehl, 2010)