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The pouch everything came in Is very cute! I'm into little dainty rings so I also like the ring you received!ReplyDelete
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i like all the things that you received especially the pizza hut voucher! :)ReplyDelete
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Such a wonderful collection. So nice to have that to look forward to every month :)ReplyDelete
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I have to say this month's pochette is great, I am pretty sure Sacha Juan dry shampoo will be doing its work well, as I have never been disappointed with their products.ReplyDelete
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All the products look amazing.ReplyDelete
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I like both, Janette and Birchbox, however they are available in specific countries only.Delete
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the delicate ring is so darling!! :DReplyDelete
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Love your ring and the eyeshadow!ReplyDelete
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Summer soundtracks don't come more perfect than this. At its most infectious, L7's snarling, high-octane buzz-pop contains an echo of the Beach Boys - West-Coast lifestyle poets of an earlier generation. The band themselves are not so sure. 'I've always been a big surf-music fan,' admits singer and guitarist Donita Sparks, 'so that influence will be there in a lot of my songs or arrangements, but as far as comparing us to the Beach Boys goes . . .' Guitarist and singer Suzi Gardner joins in: 'That's stretchin' it.' But what about the harmonies on L7's first hit single, 1992's irresistible fin-de-siecle party mantra, 'Pretend We're Dead'? 'There was a melody,' Donita says firmly, 'but there were no harmonies.' Bassist Jennifer Finch adds: 'We couldn't harmonise our way out of a paper bag.'
The fourth member of the band, drummer Dee Plakas, is not present at this hotel breakfast table, indisposed after over-exerting herself at teen-idol label-mates E17's end-of-tour show ('Oh Donita,' says Jennifer ecstatically, 'no one there was taller than I'), but three-quarters of L7 in one place at the same time is quite enough to be going on with. Their almost Beatle-like delight in picking up each other's sentences and running with them is liable to leave interlocutors grasping at air as the band cross the touchline.
Do they see themselves as a group of individuals or as an organic whole? 'Both,' says Jennifer. 'We're a four-headed walking neurosis,' Suzi adds, cheerfully. The band's new album, Hungry for Stink (the title derives from an advert in Bear, a magazine L7 say is 'for and about big hairy men', and for which Jennifer sports a promotional baseball cap), strikes a similarly intriguing balance between lightness of heart and seriousness of subject.
The depressive exorcism of 'Questioning My Sanity', the visceral 'Baggage', and the authentically frightening 'Can I Run', which deals with a woman's feelings on being followed in the street, are about as heavy - in the musical as well as the encounter-group sense - as rock music gets, but L7 never lose their pop sensibility. Donita's voice boldly claims the middle ground between John Lydon and Stevie Nicks, and on the delightful 'Riding with a Movie Star' the band's hyperactive Ramone-like thrum is fleshed out with a jaunty xylophone.
The apparently seamless blend of punk and metal pleasures which L7 have now achieved did not happen overnight. 'When we started out in the mid-Eighties,' Jennifer remembers, 'the hardcore punk scene which inspired us was dying out, and speed and grindcore metal were coming up, but we couldn't play that stuff because we weren't good enough musicians.' Do they ever tire of the psychotically gruelling tour schedule upon which their success has been built? 'You miss your life,' Suzi admits. 'We tend to get off the road and write lots of songs about travel-size products,' Donita adds, breaking hoarsely into song: ' 'If I see another miniature soap I'm going to strangle my dog' .'
In response to the stereotyping that goes with being four women making a racket, L7 have taken to calling themselves 'a rock band from LA'. All but one (Jennifer) originate from elsewhere, but hearing Suzi recall her arrival in America's dream factory - 'I got off the bus on Hollywood Boulevard and there was all this trash on Marilyn's star. I was going to ring my friends and tell them 'Don't come here if you want to keep your dream' ' - it is hard to deny their adopted city some credit for L7's unique pile-up of hedonism and moral energy, openness and cynicism.
They have even made their mark on LA's primary industry, making an unforgettable big-screen debut in John Waters's new film Serial Mom, as the awesome crotch-bulge rockers Camel Lips. L7's sterling cameo efforts were rewarded by gifts from the star, Kathleen Turner: miniature pink Swiss Army knives inscribed 'Thanks, Kathleen'. 'She's never given those to anyone else ever,' Jennifer says. 'That's what we like to think, anyway.'
'Hungry for Stink' is out tomorrow (Slash/London, CD/LP/tape).
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The nation hasn't witnessed a comedy crisis on this scale since Bob Monkhouse's joke book was stolen. According to a shocking new survey, the typical Briton is able to remember a grand total of two jokes. Worse, 40 per cent of us are prone to retelling the same vignettes over and over again like a saloon bar bore. So much for our fabled sense of humour. What reason do we have to feel superior to our continental neighbours now? Will we ever recover from this blow?
We would offer the consolation that an ability to remember punch lines is hardly the highest standard of wit. And isn't the secret of the British sense of humour an appetite for self-deprecation and mockery rather than a talent for pre-rehearsed shtick? Funnily enough, a famous Australian lady summed it up best: "Never be afraid to laugh at yourself. After all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century." Thank you, Dame Edna.Reuse content


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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - August 10, 1995, New Braunfels, Texas THURSDAYLance Berkman hits grand slam in national tournament. Page 5 50 CENTS The Plaza Bandstand New Braunfels Herald-Z 12 Pages in one section ■ Thursday, August 10,1995 Serving Comal County for more than 143 years ■ Home of sr "awSS®1* S0~UEo 2627 E _ tx 7990:'-EL rat Vol. 143, No. 194 Inside Obituaries.......................................2 Editorial...........................................4 Sports Day......................................5 Marketplace..............................9-12 Stammtisch Birthday wishes from the Herald-Zettung! The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung extends birthday wishes to: Dawson Brum below (21 years), Penelope Biggadike and Jason Rheinlaender. Happy 19th anniversary to Alice and Adam Hernandez. RIvot and aquifer Information Comal River -262 cubic-feet-per-second, same as yesterday Edwards Aquifer —624.75 feet above sea level, down .05. Guadalupe River — 140 c f s. Concert in the Park Painted Pony will perform the free concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the dance slab in Lan-da Park. Aggies' ice cream social The Comal County Aggie Moms Club invites all Comal County Aggies and their families to an old-fashioned ice cream social tonight at Area 16 (across from the pool) in Landa Park beginning at 7.45 p.m. This new 'Howdy Night' is an opportunity for all Aggies -from brand new 'fish' to graduating seniors ioJormer stu-. dents - and their families to get to know each other and share that great Aggie Spirit. There is no charge for the event. HOPE to hold ond of summer dance Hispanic Organization for Public Education announces an end of summer DJ dance fund-raising event with DJ Kenny Longoria. The dance will be Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, 138 W. Austin St. Lone Star Primary sneak preview A sneak peek for first and second graders at Lone Star Primary will be held Aug. 11 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come put away your school supplies and meet your new teacher. Canyon Music Boosters to meet Canyon Music Boosters meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Canyon High School Band Hall. All parents of band, choir and drill team members of Comal Elementary, Canyon Middle School and Canyon High School are encuraged to attend. Teen Connection Thrift Shop sale Teen Connection Thrift Shop is holding a back to school sale all August. All clothing is priced from 25 cents to $5 Thrift shop hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a m. to 3 pm. Money raised by the sale supports the programs of Teen Connection. The winning numbers Lotto Toxas 5-8-9-10-38-44 $17 million jackpot .-TEXAS r. LOTTERY Casteel's budget holds the line on spending By ROGER CROTEAU City Editor County Judge Carter Casteel has proposed a $16.7 million 1996 county budget which would increase spending just more than one percent, and would allow a drop in the county property tax rate. County commissioners received their copies of the proposal yesterday afternoon, said County Auditor Bate Bond. If passed as presented, the county would set a property tax rate of 29.218 cents per $100 of appraised value. The owner of a home with a taxable value of $50,000 would owe $146.09 in county property tax. The owner of a home with a taxable value of $50,000 this year owed $ 151.62. Since property values have been increasing, the county would collect more property tax money even while lowering the tax rate. Casteel estimates the county would collect $6.9 million in property taxes, up $300,000 from this year. The county also expects to collect an extra $150,000 from a recently passed increase in the cost of automobile registrations. The county also expects to collect more than $2 million from the half-cent sales tax, a $100,000 increase from last year. Bond described the proposal as a status quo budget. "There are not a lot of highlights this year," he said. Casteel is proposing a 2.1 percent across-the-board pay raise for all county employees. Their department heads would also be able to give each employee an additional two or four percent merit raise. Elected officials would all receive 4.1 percent pay raises. The pay raises would cost about $320,000, Bond said. "In an effort to better meet the needs of the citizens, the county continues to develop the three new programs begun in 1995; rural recycling, environmental enforcement and the parks program. The total amount dedicated to these efforts will be $338,000," Casteel wrote to the commissioners. Spending for roads would remain about the same as last year. Helping keep county spending level are several spending decreases. The county budgeted $238,000 last year to build two new justice of the peace buildings. That expense is not there for next year. Spending for records preservation and the law library at the jail would also decrease. To balance the budget, Casteel proposed using $900,000 of the county reserve fund, which would leave $3 million in reserves. Bond said he is comfortable with that amount of reserves, and added he expects 1996 would end with more than $3 million in reserves anyway, since all budgeted money is usually not spent, and revenues usually exceed what is budgeted. Bar owners say new drinking hours are killing business Officials counter that county's roads are safer By DENISE DZIUK Staff Writer Herald-Zeitung photo by MICHAEL DARNALL David Schoanvogai preparas for a run of the Landa Park Railroad, which he has operated for 13 years. Driving That Train David Schoenvogel enjoys his job running the Landa Park Railroad By SUSAN FLYNT ENGLAND Staff Writer David Schoenvogel gets a broad perspective of New Braunfels and the world — from his seat at the front of the Landa Park train. He has been at the helm of the train since 1982. "It's an attraction that sooner or later everyone in New Braunfels gets around to doing," Schoenvogel said. He owns and operates the train, a private concession leased by the city. "A cross-section from the world has been to New Braunfels in the time I've been here, especially since the 'fall of the wall,'" he said. Name a country anywhere in the world and Schoenvogel has probably chatted with a New Braunfels visitor from there at one time or another, he said. "Now the world has gotten much smaller," he said. Children of all ages are some of Schoenvogel's most loyal customers. "Kids are fascinated by trains usually," he said. Most day cares in town bring their children by at least once during the season, he said. The most common request from children is "can I ring the bell," Schoenvogel said. "The smiles on the faces of the kids are great." Older folks from New Braunfels enjoy the train too. "They bring people from retirement homes," he said. It's a way to enjoy the park for those who don't get around as easily as they used to. "One segment who'll visit with you about trains are those who worked on locomotives," Schoenvo- Depot doubles as home for injured wildlife The train depot at Landa Park is something more — a part-time wildlife rehab center. Train owner and operator David Schoenvogel and his wife Stefanie care for injured or lost park animals. "My wife's taken care of lots of animals, from squirrels to ducks," Schoenvogel said. They first take injured animals to the veterinarian, he said. Then they care for the animals until they're ready to return to their natural environment. "We've fed baby squirrels from a bottle," Schoenvogel said. "That's an experience." When the squirrels are old enough to run around, they play with cats, he said. The squirrels tease the cats by running circles around them, too fast to catch. The Sehoenvogels found one squirrel knocked out, with no sight and no hearing, he said. The vet told them the hearing would return first, then the sight. "The hearing did come back first, and the animal was scared — but it didn't bite," Schoenvogel said. "It was amazing how that animal took to us," he said. The animals seem to know when they're ready to return to freedom. "Atter a period of time they're ready to go out on their own — cut the apron springs," Schoenvogel said. gel said. Former train workers reminisce about their jobs when just about everyone used locomotives for longdistance travel, he said. Schoenvogel is not an old railroad man himself, though. "I learned it from the previous owner, Bill McCrary," he said. He stayed with me until his death." McCrary put in the train in 1969, Schoenvogel said. Bom in Shiner, Texas, Schoenvogel worked for much of his life for the federal government. A Vietnam veteran, he "just went into the military to get it over with." He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture in New Braunfels and came to love the town. His job moved him to West Texas, but his heart stayed here. "I was away for four years - took all my vacations here, went to all the Wurst tests," he said. Schoenvogel moved back to New Braunfels and "got to know the folks who owned the paddle boats here." He managed the paddle boats starting in 1978, and learned the Landa Park railroad business by doing. A train has been touring Landa Park since at least 1969. "In the winter of 1985-'86 we expanded — practically doubled the length of the ride," he said. Now passengers see almost every corner of Landa Park in a liesurely one-and-a-half mile ride. The train is open IO a m. to 8 p.m. diiily from l aster through Labor Day. Admission is $1.50 for everyone but babies under one year old. "I have six months that I put in a tremendous amount of hours," Schoenvogel said. "It's the people I enjoy," he said. Local bar owners have experienced a drastic decline in business, and they say there is no doubt it is due to a change in the hours for selling alcohol in the county. However, county and law officials say the ordinance has made roads more safe. On March 5 an ordinance passed by the Comal County commissioners went into effect, which said bar owners in the unincorporated parts of the county had to stop selling alcohol at I a.m. on Saturdays and at midnight the rest of the week. This shortened the original hours, which were 2 a.m. Saturdays, and I a.m. the rest of the week. Tammy Gonzales, owner of Solms City Limits, said her business has seen a $25,000 a month loss in revenue. Gonzales said she has lost a big part of her customer base due to the change. She said late-night shift workers in the area get off work too late to come in and enjoy a drink. She said tourists from the lake area do not come in anymore either. "Why do people want to come here, when they can get the same thing somewhere else and be able to drink longer?" she said. Several bar owners in the county said they have tried to modify their business to lessen the impact of the change in hours. Gonzales said she tried adding other activities, such as volleyball, to draw a crowd. She said this did not work, so the bar will expand to a full-service restaurant. She said several bars are either modifying their business, selling it, or filing for bankruptcy. John Lecas, owner of the Sundow ner, said his sales have decreased by 75 percent, and he is planning on selling the business. "Maybe some new blood will have some new ideas," said Lecas. Binky Reece, owner of The Shanty, said he ran more happy hour specials. He even tried opening his bar several hours earlier, but returned to his regular hours. "They're not going to start partying earlier, lf they can't do it at their regular times here, they'll go somewhere else to party, where they can," Reece said. Bar owners said a lot of their patrons, even regular locals, are now going to San Antonio or Austin. Reece said he has been in establishments on the north side of San Antonio and has been told they have seen a large increase in the number of Comal County patrons. Gonzales said she has lost a lot of her customers to San Antonio also. Both bar owners said people will meet at their business for a few' drinks, and then go to San Antonio. Gonzales said she has also seen an increase in the amount of it wasn't our intent to hurt anyone's business. We were just looking out for the public's health and well-being.' — Carter Casteel beer-to-go sales. "They're going into San Antonio and coming back into our county at late hours and driving a longer way drunk ," she said. The problem with drunk driving was one of the concerns the county considered when the ordinance was being debated. County Judge Carter Casteel said she does not have exact figures on the number of alcohol-related accidents. However, she said she has recently discussed the change in hours with DPS officers, and they told her the ordinance "could do nothing but help " "It wasn't our intent to hurt anyone's business. We were just looking out for the public's health and well-being," said Casteel. According to the arrest records from DPS, the Constable's Office, the Sheriff s Office, and other law enforcement agencies except for the New Braunfels Police Department, the amount of driving while intoxicated (DW1) arrests for March through Aug.I have gone up since last year. There were a total of 72 DWI arrests during the period of March to August. This is a slight increase from the same period last year, w hen the total was 68. Sheriff Jack Bremer said the hours of midnight to 4 a m. are important to look at. During that time, for the same dates, the number of DWI arrests has increased from 44 last year to 46 this year. Bremer said the county should k>ok at the figures for three years before draw mg any conclusions about w heftier the ordinance is causing more or less drivng while intoxicated. Chief Deputy Elwood Hoherz said the effect of the ordinance on the number of alcohol-related arrests may not be noticeable nght now . He said there have been a lot of tourists in the county this summer due to exceptionally good water levels in Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River, and that will throw the numbers off. He said the fall and winter months would likely prov ide a more accurate depiction of how eff ective the change in hours has been. Several bar owners have hired an attorney, and are trying to get their ease heard in Austin. Gonzales said they are still fighting to change the law back, and have not dropped the case yet. "Hopefully we'll get the late hours back," she said.Did the county commissioners make a mistake on drinking hours? See Page 4. ;
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17:40 23rd April 2016
By David Threlfall-Sykes
A first goal in over seven months from Joel Lynch gave Town a share of the spoils in the annual Town Foundation game at the John Smith's Stadium.
With the Terriers sporting a one-off magenta and white striped shirt in honour of the Club's charity, it was fitting that the defender – a big supporter of the Foundation – netted an equaliser to give his side a share of the spoils that it deserved.
Gary Rowett's side arrived at the John Smith's Stadium with the Sky Bet Championship's second best defensive record and you could see why on the evidence of the first 45 minutes.
The Blues got everyone behind the ball and didn't engage the Terriers until they reached their half, at which point they tried to compress the spaces as much as possible.
Despite this, the likes of Lolley, van La Parra and particularly Jamie Paterson worked hard to find pockets between the Birmingham defensive and midfield lines and the best chances of the half fell Town's way.
Lolley fired wide from just over 20 yards out after five minutes
Birmingham, rather surprisingly with top scorer Clayton Donaldson on the wing and Kyle Lafferty up front, forced Jed Steer into one save in the first half, with midfielder David Davis driving a half-cleared free kick towards goal and forcing the 'keeper to push the ball away.
Nahki Wells drove a couple of shots from range wide after dropping deep to pick up the ball, but the biggest chance of the half came from a Town corner. Lolley's near post delivery was flicked on by Lynch into the path of one-time Birmingham loanee Emyr Huws, who found the target from a narrow angle and made goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak push the ball away.
The main threat looked to be attacking midfielder Diego Fabbrini, whose quick feet and turn of pace earned bookings for Jamie Paterson and Dean Whitehead.
Birmingham started to press the Terriers a little higher in the second half, which gave the home players a little more space to operate in.
Morrison almost scored an own goal from Wells' 54th minute cross, turning the ball inches wide of the near post, before Wagner made a double change – with Matmour and Bunn replacing van La Parra and Paterson.
Driven on by the excellent Emyr Huws and with Matmour once again making an impact from the bench, Town continued to dominate the ball and probe for the opening goal.
Lolley sent two shots from the right side flying over the bar in quick succession before Morrison did just enough to bundle the ball off Wells after Bunn's disguised reverse pass.
Then, just like last year, David Cotterill made Town pay from a free kick. Whitehead brought down substitute Will Buckley on the edge of the box and the Welshman stepped forward to hammer a pure strike past Jed Steer's left side; the goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
That goal looked to give Birmingham the winning advantage as Town's measured passing wasn't quick enough to break down the massed numbers – but then Lynch came up with the equaliser eight minutes from time.
After a corner was half cleared, Town's final sub Sean Scannell turned onto his left to shoot. As was the case all afternoon, the effort was blocked – but this time the ball fell to Lynch, who instinctively guided the ball past the diving goalkeeper with his second touch.
That gave Town an injection of pace and they twice went close to a winner.
First, Algerian international Matmour beat right back Caddis with a neat turn and sent a low cross into the danger zone with the outside of his right boot that narrowly evaded Bunn in the area.
Then he went even closer, forcing Kuszczak into the best save of the match with the final meaningful action. Another corner delivery was headed up in the air and Matmour, slightly to the left of goal, produced an overhead kick that looked destined for the top corner – only for the 'keeper to athletically push the ball away.
Town's team vs Birmingham City (4-2-3-1):
Jed Steer; Jason Davidson, Joel Lynch, Mark Hudson (c), Kyle Dempsey; Emyr Huws, Dean Whitehead; Rajiv van La Parra (Harry Bunn, 57), Jamie Paterson (Karim Matmour, 57), Joe Lolley (Sean Scannell, 74); Nahki Wells
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Lloyd Allinson, Tommy Smith, Martin Cranie, Flo Bojaj
Town bookings:
Jamie Paterson (26); Dean Whitehead (38)
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160-sq-m beautiful apartment with a capacity of 16 people, ideal for an unforgettable stay with family or friends. The house is divided in two separate, but similar, apartments that are connected by a staircase (an apartment on the ground floor with terrace, one on the first floor with balcony). There are a total of 6 rooms with 6 beds, 2 double beds, 2 bunk beds and two sofa-beds. Each apartment has two bathrooms, one common, and a private one (with iron and hair dryer). It has a modern and equipped kitchen with washing machine. There is also air conditioning and heating. Bed linen and towels are included in our apartments.
The house is located in Eixample Dret, in the modernist district of Antoni Gaudí. A few steps from the housing you can visit la Pedrera, Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Familia. If you want to go shopping, you can go to the famous "Paseo de Gracia" avenue: Here you will find all the shops, but also restaurants, cafes and bars where you can relax and enjoy a drink with friends and family.
- 6 single beds
- 2 double beds
- 1 bunk bed (2 beds)
Bathroom and Laundry
- Bedlinen
- Towels
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Internet WiFi
- TV: Only national channels
- Security service
- Private terrace: 80 m²
- 1 outdoor table
- 4 outdoor chairs
- 2 deck chairs
- 1 parasol
- Dishes and kitchenware
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Oven
- Number of hobs on cooker: 4
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
Area: Eixample dret
- Guinardó - Hospital de Sant Pau: 160 m
- Camp de l'Arpa: 450 m
Sant Pau
380 m
Sagrada Familia
1390 m
Museu del Disseny
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House rules:
Smoking: Not allowed, Pets Not allowed
Age restriction: The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old.
Included in price: Air conditioning, Internet WiFi, Bedlinen, Towels.
Form of payment upon arrival: Cash or Credit card.
Upon receiving the apartment keys you will be asked to pay a deposit of € 800.
Payment method: Credit card. Refund: Last day in the accommodation.
Tourist Tax:
A tourism tax of 0.72 per person per night is not included in the price. Children aged 16 years or less are exempt. The tax is applicable up to 7 nights. The contact person takes the responsibility to collect and pay this tax.
Check-in and Check-out:
Arrivals from 13:00 h. Early arrivals under request (if apartment is unoccupied). Later arrivals (evening) have no extra charge if arranged in advance. Keys will be delivered in the property.
Departures until 11:00 h. Early departures have no extra charge. Late departures under request (if no guests are expected).
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Dominika Jędroszkowiak
Kościan, Poland
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Gabi Ethner
Ottweiler, Germany
Beauty is quiet (super silent) and nevertheless Central Lage...tolle beautiful terrace, setting up... We have felt very much at home.
Unfortunately in the lower bathroom very intensive Kanalgeruch(unangenehm),für our stay 5 days not enough towels, and too little kitchen towels.
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I went to the hearing of my motion to dismiss with prejudice. After arguing the first point out of six, the judge denied the motion. I have been already 3 times before this judge and I have a strong feeling she is biased against Pro Se people. She has hurried me and has not allow me to express myself.
You can file a Motion for Rehearing or Reconsideration, to have the judge hear your motion again. However, it's already apparent that you may be better off with retaining an attorney who is knowedgeable in foreclosure defense. Unfortunately, there are some judges who pay more attention to attorneys than pro se individuals. Regardless of our opinion (as to whether this is right or wrong), the bottom line is that you may be better off hiring experienced, compentent counsel.Ask a similar question
One option is for you to continue to represent yourself. You can save a few dollars by doing so, but you will likely continue to be disappointed by the results, and you will be facing a court-ordered sale sooner rather than later. Another option would be for you to retain experienced counsel who can buy you some time by serving discovery appropriate to your case while advising you as to your best course of action.
In the vast majority of cases the best options are a short sale, modification, consent judgment with waiver of deficiency, or bankruptcy. A dismissal "with prejudice" is very rare these days and, even if granted, will not preclude your lender from filing a subsequent foreclosure action for another (later) default.Ask a similar question
I see pro se people in court all the time. Unfortunately they don't seem to realize that without a knowledgeable attorney they are doomed. It is not specifically because they are pro se, it is because as a pro se, they cannot possibly know enough to present their issues properly, or even at the correct time relative to what else is at issue in the case.
Making matters even more difficult, the issues that even have a chance of getting traction in court in an Action of Foreclosure are not the sorts of things most no -attorneys, or even most attorneys, would raise. Serious foreclosure defense is extremely complex and difficult.
While most people who are now foreclosure defendants got there due to economic hardship, the simple fact is that not having money is not a defense to foreclosure, neither is needing time to apply for a modification or to do a short sale. Some pro se people file things they copied from the Internet, that often is legally or factually inappropriate or sometimes just plain wrong. I am not suggesting that any of that applies to you, but on the other hand, it is extremely unlikely that a judge will pay much attention to a pro se given the high likelihood that the pro se will be off point.
In addition to the fact that people study for many years to become attorneys, real understanding of how to defend against foreclosure is rare, even among attorneys. We have quite a few clients who are themselves attorneys, yet have come to us for help because they understand this, and realize that in order to have a chance against the "big guys" they need really qualified people to help them.
Doing this properly is very difficult and detailed work. It is a very specialized area of law which most attorneys do not fully understand, and there are few if any consumers who would be able to put together any sort of viable defense. I am puzzled at why any non‐attorney would think he or she could successfully handle a litigated matter without an attorney highly qualified in the area of law in question. This is comparable to doing delicate surgery yourself or a loved one if you are not a surgeon.
The law is very complex, litigation rules and procedures are very complex, the strategic considerations are very complex, and the area of foreclosure litigation is something even most attorneys know nothing about as explained above, and is constantly changing. Every case is different, what might be possible in this situation would depend on the exact details and legal issues in your case. Only a really qualified foreclosure defense will know how to even figure out what those are. An attorney who really understands how this works needs to hear all the details. In addition, many judges in Florida these days have an anti-Defendant attitude in foreclosure cases, making matters even more difficult. They are overwhelmed by the volume, and often completely fail to understand the legal issues since, as I indicated, few attorneys understand them, and judges were all attorneys.
Some people hold off contacting an knowledgeable litigation attorney because they think the cannot afford to be represented, but in truth, if you are seriously interested in trying to resolve the problem without losing your home and / or without facing a huge deficiency judgment, you can't afford not to. We try very hard to make financial arrangements with potential clients that put serious, aggressive, state of the art defense techniques within reach of people who have been beat up and abused by the financial services industry.
Please note that the above is not intended as legal advice, it is for educational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is created or is intended to be created hereby. You should contact a local attorney to discuss and to obtain legal advice.Ask a similar question
These are excellent attorneys and all of them are right on. I would certainly like to see your Motion to Dismiss.
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text: Child Abuse Victims with Disabilities A Curriculum for Law Enforcement, First Responders, & Child Protective Services Frontline Workers 1 Introductions Who we are Who you are Name Agency Years in position One thing you hope to learn from class 2 Housekeeping Details Please put cell phones and pagers on vibrate There will be 2 breaks in the morning and afternoon and an hour for lunch Please return promptly from breaks Location of restrooms Sign-in sheets for credit (POST or other) 3 Why This Training… Our Increasing Awareness Heightened vulnerability of the population Recognition of needs of population Improved effectiveness Agency liability No reason to fear handling these calls 4 The First Responder Can Make or Break a Case! 5 People with Disabilities United States Total 54 million Children 6 million California Total 3.5 million (U.S. Census 2002) Children 277,505 (U.S. Census 2002) 6 Course Objectives Improve understanding of disabilities Improve investigative skills for building cases Develop more effective response techniques Increase legal knowledge 7 Today's Agenda Introduction Common Beliefs Understanding Disabilities Legal Review Officer and Worker Safety Conducting the Preliminary Investigation Interviewing Children With Disabilities Developing Multidisciplinary Responses 8 Class Exercise What Makes These Cases Difficult? 9 Commonly Held Beliefs About Children With Disabilities Who Are Victims of Abuse 10 Class Exercise What are commonly held beliefs about children with disabilities that may affect the investigation? 11 Class Exercise What are your experiences/beliefs? 12 Common Beliefs Have multiple disabilities Are asexual Are unable to Understand and learn Feel Feel pain Cannot distinguish truth from fantasy Are unable to reliably, effectively communicate 13 Children With Disabilities Most children with disabilities have a single disability Have the same sex drives as their peers Have less information about sexuality Often have no prior sex education 14 Children With Disabilities Similar to other children: can be accurate historians and reporters a similar ability as other children to know the difference between truth and untruth a range of abilities within any disability type We cannot generalize about children with disabilities, or the type, severity, or number of disabilities present 15 Common Reactions to Persons With Disabilities Dread Embarrassment Shame Pity Disbelieve, disregard and discount Dehumanize 16 Significance of Beliefs Can make them more of a target for victimization Can make us less effective in handling crimes against them What may look like illegal conduct may be behaviors associated with a disorder Importance of distinguishing a disability from suspicious conduct 17 Realities for Children with Disabilities Privacy is greatly reduced or does not exist Expectations for life and achievement are reduced Obedience and passivity are rewarded Negative attitudes and being ignored are common Few general friendships Social isolation Difficulty being accepted in activities, clubs, etc. 18 "Victims With Disabilities: The Forensic Interview" Several adults and children with disabilities Like other children and adults, engage in many activities Able to describe their experiences 19 Overview of Disabilities How prevalent is abuse against children with disabilities? Who are the perpetrators? 20 Prevalence of Abuse of Children With Disabilities Children with disabilities 1.7 rate of abuse as children without disabilities (Westat, 1991) 3.4 rate of abuse (Sullivan, 2001) 4-10 times that of children without disabilities (Garbarino, 1987) Only about 10% reported 21 Individuals in the Lives of Children with Disabilities What persons including household members, family, professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers are part of the lives of children with disabilities? Child 22 Persons in Children's Lives Family and friends Household members Religious groups, programs Baby sitters Respite care workers Social workers IHSS (personal care attendants) Teachers and aides One on One aide Therapists Coaches Pediatrician and disability specialist health care provider Mental health providers Dentists Regional Center case manager, supervisor, services coordinator Bus and van drivers After school programs Scouts and similar programs Recreational therapists Neighbors, community acquaintances 23 Who Are the Perpetrators? Usually persons known to and trusted by the child and the child's family: Family and friends Transporters Care providers Some seek employment or household relationship to gain access to children with disabilities 24 Americans with Disabilities Act A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual Includes physical and mental conditions 25 Types of Disabilities Developmental Mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy Learning Physical Sensory Communication Mental Illness (Psychiatric) 26 Developmental Disability Significant interference in the typical development of a child Originates before age 18, can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual Includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism California Welfare And Institutions Code § 4512 27 Developmental Disability Legal, not medical term Provides standard for eligibility to use Regional Centers Case management, intervention, and support services for life Each state has it's definition 28 Mental Retardation Affects ability to learn Condition does not change Significant variation within and across categories Borderline 70-85 Mild 55-69 Moderate 40-54 Severe 21-39 Profound 5-20 Many children with mental retardation can effectively communicate and reliably recall 29 Autism Spectrum Disorders Cause unknown, usually diagnosed by age 5 Difficulty with social contacts and human interactions Usually objectify interactions IQ ranges between severe disability and extremely bright Require special assistance with language development, communication skills, learning social interactions, and environmental skills May be "touch toxic" 30 Autism Common Behaviors Rocking, vocalizing grunts, noises, humming, tics Hand wringing Hyperactive, fidgety Dislike eye contact Behaviors may increase with stress Need consistent and familiar environment 31 Autism May need more time to process questions May require more distance between themselves and interviewer May repeat what is said to them May respond without emotion May react strongly to being touched 32 Video "Rain Man", 1988, MGM Note Raymond's behaviors with increasing stress and social pressures 33 Cerebral Palsy Caused by brain injury Lack of control of movement Impaired speech May or may not affect intellectual function May need facilitated or assistive communication to be understood 34 Video "Victims with Disabilities: The Forensic Interview" Dina 35 Epilepsy Neurological Can begin and end anytime in life Causes seizures Some have seizures even with medication Stress can induce seizure Related to Tourette's Syndrome 36 Section Summary Children with a developmental disability may be served by a Regional Center Source of investigative information and witnesses Developmental disability may not affect intelligence, speech, or language 37 Learning Disabilities Hyperactivity and distractibility Affect cognition, memory, communication, and behavior Impaired ability to perceive receptive communication or produce expressive communication 38 Learning Disabilities Not related to intelligence Some forms respond to medications, other do not Most common are dyslexia, ADD, ADHD Can delay response to a question or require that a question be repeated 39 Physical Disability California Government Code § 12926 Disease, disorder, condition, disfigurement, or anatomical loss that Affects one or more body systems; or Limits a major life activity without regard to mitigating measures; or Other health impairment that requires special education or related services 40 Physical Disabilities Motor Medical Some children are "medically fragile" Complex medical conditions requiring extensive care May suffer serious injury even with careful handling or movement If child must be moved, must be done by trained professional Be sure medications and medical equipment accompany them Neurological Orthopedic Sensory 41 Sensory Disabilities Visual: Blindness or visual disability Hearing: Deaf or hard of hearing Touch: Touch sensitive or lack of sensitivity to pain Taste: Impaired/heightened sense of taste Smell: Impaired/heightened sense of smell 42 Exercise: Sensory Disabilities You are investigating a call of physical and sexual abuse of 10 year old Harry. Group 1: Harry is blind Group 2: Harry is deaf Group 3: Harry does not want to be touched Group 4: Harry cannot smell or taste How will this affect your investigation? How will you address it? 43 Visual Disability Most have some vision Most have received mobility training Determine how they read Braille? Large print? 44 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 90% of deaf children have hearing parents Most parents do not use sign language at home Most deaf children rely on visual communication and ASL or other sign systems Even under ideal circumstances, only a third of spoken information can be correctly lip read 45 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Some use hearing aids, have a cochlear implant or use a service animal, such as a hearing dog Need to use certified interpreters for interviews 46 Mental Illness Inaccurate perception of surroundings or interpretation of communications Altered contact with reality Hallucinations and delusions No relationship to retardation though can coexist Some conditions, but not all, respond to medication 47 Mental Illness Includes Schizophrenia Bi Polar Disorder Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 48 Mental Illness Onset age differs by type of illness Schizophrenia—age 14 to 19 Depression and anxiety—age 7 or older Others usually before age 10 First Responder may be first to recognize Ask if child needs and has taken proper dose of medications at time of incident and prior to interviewing 49 Module Summary There are many kinds of disabilities present in children Children with disabilities are especially vulnerable to abuse Suspects are usually people the child and family knows and trusts Most children can assist in an investigation and be interviewed 50 Legal Update 51 Test your legal knowledge! Complete the quiz You have 5 minutes! You will get the correct answers throughout the Module 52 Crawford v. Washington (2004) United States Supreme Court (124 S. Ct. 1354) Only applies to criminal cases Witness statements which are testimonial in nature, including out of court statements and prior testimony, are inadmissible unless Declarant is unavailable; and Defendant had a prior opportunity to cross examine the declarant 53 Crawford v. Washington (2004) Testimonial includes Structured interviews or interrogations by law enforcement Prior testimony at a Preliminary Hearing, before a grand jury, or prior trial Interviews by other governmental officials if for litigation CPS Prosecutors 54 Crawford v. Washington (2004) Testimonial includes Statements that declarant would reasonably believe to be used in a prosecution Statements made under circumstances that would lead an objective witness reasonably to believe that the statement would be available for use at a later trial 55 Crawford v. Washington (2004) Limited to statements offered for the truth Not for statements to show implausibility of a defense Not for statements to show mental state Not for statements to show defendant could not believe s/he had consent Not to statements to get help or medical care 56 What Is Non-Testimonial? Spontaneous Statements Business records Statements in furtherance of a conspiracy Dying declarations A chance remark overheard by a governmental official Statements to non governmental third parties Friends, family, acquaintances 57 What Is Legally Unavailable? Dead So ill that the witness cannot be brought to court Delusional Legally incompetent Traumatized With exercise of due diligence, cannot locate the witness 58 Crawford v. Washington (2004) Inapplicable if the declarant is unavailable because of defendant's misconduct: Intimidation Has defendant contacted or called since the arrest? Threats Caused victim to hide Killed the victim 59 Class Exercise How does Crawford v. Washington affect your investigation? What can you do to strengthen your case in light of Crawford v. Washington? 60 Impact on Case Development Cannot rely on victim's hearsay statement even if otherwise reliable Victim must testify more often Need to find other sources Who else knows? Who has suspect told? Corroboration through medical sources, friends, family, financial records, and other nongovernmental sources 61 Impact on Case Development Should still obtain and memorialize witness's statements Continue to videotape in case they can be used Still valuable for review by expert witnesses Still admissible for non-hearsay purposes such as to prove suspect could not believe there was lawful consent Rule of forfeiture 62 Legislative Update Child Abuse 63 Child Abuse Reporting Law New mandated reporters In home Support Services (IHSS) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteers Intentional Concealment of Report by Mandated Reporter a continuing offense until discovery by county probation or welfare agency, or law enforcement agency 64 Child Abuse Reporting Law Substantiated report standard "evidence that makes it more likely than not that child abuse or neglect occurred" DOJ required to provide information from the State Child Abuse Central Index to law enforcement, county probation and welfare agencies 65 Legislative Update Criminal Procedure 66 Dependent Person Dependent Person (EC 177) Any age with physical or mental impairment Substantially restricts ability to carry out normal activities or protect legal rights Special procedures Courtroom procedures Jury instructions 67 Right To a Support Person and Advocate At formal interview by law enforcement, prosecutors and defense (PC 679.04) At forensic examination (PC 264.02) Grand jury (PC 939.21) In court – up to 2 support persons at preliminary hearing and trial (PC 868.5) Juvenile court hearing- up to 2 support persons (PC 868.5) 68 Duties to Victims Medical treatment Interpreter Convey a child to out of home placement Victim Notification Victim Compensation 69 Children With Disabilities All laws that apply to children apply to children with disabilities On reaching the age of majority, all contracts, releases, legal documents, and responsibility for decision making rest with the individual and not with their parents 70 Summary of Module Quiz answers Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 "c" "b" "b" "d" "a" Question 6 Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 Question 10 Question 11 "a" "b" "a" "c" "b" "e" 71 Officer and Worker Safety 72 Class Exercise What are Sources of Danger in Cases of Abuse of Children with a Disability? Location Occupants, including family members Environmental factors Other 73 Sources of Danger Victim Child with autism who is stressed Child with schizophrenia Family member Especially if fears arrest or removal of the child May be mentally ill or under the influence Environmental sources Dangerous animals, weapons, drugs, alcohol, suicidal intent Residents' tactical advantage 74 Class Exercise What Can You Do To Enhance Your Safety? 75 Enhancing Safety - CPS Make sure agency knows where you are and when you plan to return Check with law enforcement Go in pairs, not alone Be aware of your environment Emergency phones or communication If dangerous LEAVE and call Law Enforcement 76 Enhancing Safety Check for mental health flags and address history Determine who is at the location and gather them together Separate parties eye and earshot Keep partner in view Have animals removed Avoid complacency! 77 Module Summary Think safety! If a situation seems dangerous for you, do you think the child may be in danger? Is anyone else potentially in danger? Are the pets well cared for? 78 Conducting the Preliminary Investigation 79 First Responders Crime scenes can be complex and the evidence quickly destroyed or lost The first responder sets the stage for others who may have to deal with the child, witnesses, and suspect later on May have to deal with family more than once 80 Look Beyond the Call Other forms of abuse may be present There may be other victims The child with the disability may be singled out for abuse in the family or may be the only child not harmed In institutions, there may be a predator The same victim may have been assaulted more than once Same suspect Other suspects 81 Class Exercise: Sources of Evidence Working with your table partners, make the most complete list possible of types of evidence that may exist in a case of possible abuse of a child with a disability You have 3 minutes! 82 Sources of Evidence Obtain as much background information as possible before response "Fresh complaint" witnesses Persons familiar with others in living setting Other victims Patterns in the home and domestic violence 83 Sources of Evidence Many persons involved with the child May be witnesses or suspects Sources of information The child's strengths and weaknesses Changes in demeanor or behavior Documentation of child's progress, daily records, contacts The child's language skill The child's developmental achievements Seen injuries Heard spontaneous statements They may have notes, photos, journals 84 Other Sources CPS open cases Filed under the mother's name Prior calls to law enforcement Van drivers, coaches, child care providers, teachers 911 calls 85 Children in Special Education Special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Meetings, plans, experts, and conferences with minutes, agreements, and parental signatures to agreement Child's individualized education program (IEP) 86 Children in Special Education When a child has an IEP, they may have a daily record prepared by the teacher or aide Sent to child's parent each day Separate transportation system Possible interpreters 87 Regional Centers Maintain and update information on Individual Program Plan (IPP) Medical issues and diagnosis School History Special incidents Legal involvement 88 Importance of Complete Documentation Importance of documentation and corroboration All witnesses, including victim Spontaneous statements What was said and who heard it Demeanor Context of statement 89 Is This A Spontaneous Statement? The suspect told me that his 5 year old niece (Becky) and his 3 year old nephew (Tommy) were present during the incident. I talked with Becky and she told me that 'Johnny (suspect) slapped Mickey on the face'. I talked to Tommy who said "Johnny knocked Mickey down." 90 Is This A Spontaneous Statement? Officer Smith reported interviewing Marianne, who is 6. "The whole time during my interview with Marianne she appeared frightened. She was shaking at the hands and kept looking at the front door of her house where her uncle, Robert, was. I asked her if she was afraid of Robert and she nodded her head 'Yes'. She said that '…Robert grabbed me by the arm, pushed me into the wall, and said don't tell anyone or he'd do it again…'" 91 Contact Skills Importance of understanding values and beliefs of children with disabilities Part of your effectiveness in obtaining and assessing information, and interviewing Video: "Jason" POST, 2002 92 Values and Beliefs of Children With Disabilities Not get others in trouble Obey the rules Not cause trouble Obey those in charge 93 Values and Beliefs of Children With Disabilities Do not get angry Agree with people Other people's opinion are important while yours are not Do not be assertive 94 Differences in Understanding of Basic Concepts Concept of rights generally unknown to persons with developmental disabilities Do not make their own decisions Persons in charge of them are… May need to say that ___ (the person who is in charge of you) wants me to talk with you 95 Differences in Understanding of Basic Concepts The Law is seldom understood Against the Law may not be fully understood Child may think that first responder is punishing them for reporting an assault 96 Differences in Understanding of Basic Concepts Abuse or Assault Concept is unknown Child can describe what hurt them or made them feel bad Often unaware that abuse is abnormal 97 Asking About Abuse: Sample Questions How did it make your body feel? Has your body ever felt like that before? If no, what was different this time? If yes, tell me about that time? Where were you? Such questions can be answered by most children, including those with moderate mental retardation 98 Differences in Understanding of Basic Concepts Taught to be obedient and dependent Reluctant to express negative feelings or a desire for change Reluctant to express any feelings or desires Will not refuse you, or the suspect 99 Body Integrity Body may be touched for hygiene and therapy May affect sense of ownership of own body Child may be used to being touched Cannot set limits on contact May be unaware that sexual contact is unusual when by caregiver but may be able to understand it should not happen 100 Children With Disabilities Concrete thinkers What a person can touch, see or feel Do not understand abstract concepts such as time, distance, motivation 101 How Can the First Responder and Frontline Worker Use This Information? 102 Suggested Strategies to Overcome Resistance or Fear Reassure they have done nothing wrong Encourage them to talk and be honest They are not in trouble with you if they talk to you You are there to help You want the child to be safe 103 Suggested Strategies to Overcome Resistance or Fear You are here to listen and want to know what happened They are brave for telling Do not characterize the contact with the child when eliciting information about the contact Educate later on illegal or improper sexual contact Make sure child knows what will happen is because of what suspect did, not their telling you. 104 Suggested Strategies to Overcome Resistance or Fear Ask the child Where do you hurt? Where were you touched? What do you call that part of your body? (Use that term in the interview) What room were you in when he touched you? Tell child that their parent or other responsible persons wants them to talk to you 105 Interviewing Children with Disabilities What are barriers and fears of law enforcement and child protective service workers about interviewing children with disabilities? 106 Approaching the Interview Open minded Don't make assumptions Supportive, not judgmental Prepared Review prior information if available When possible, bring "tools" with you in event child is not responding verbally Crayons and paper Body diagrams Anatomically detailed dolls (if qualified) 107 Approaching the Interview Attempt to determine if child has a disability even before arriving so needed assistance can be obtained Dispatch? Setting may not be within first responder's control Should consider if it is possible to accommodate everyone's needs for safety and a private interview of the child 108 Approaching the Interview Prior to the child's interview talk to other sources to learn: Child's communication style and use of interpretive aids Language for relevant acts or body parts Suggestions for most effective way to communicate with the child Type and level of disability 109 Class Exercise Jessica is 8 years old. She has Down Syndrome. Today she returned from school on her special bus. She was crying, has a red mark on her face, and her outer clothing was disheveled. She was no longer wearing underwear. Jessica told her mother "man hurt me." Her mother called the police. You have responded 110 Class Exercise Working with your table partners, assume that you will interview Jessica's mother. Will you interview her before or after Jessica? What do you want to learn from her? Do you have any concerns about the mother? 111 Sources Of Information About The Child And Their Disability Parents, teachers, coaches Care providers Disability experts Internet Video: "Mikel's Mother" Victims with Disabilities: The Forensic Interview 112 Interviewing Logistics Position yourself across from the child Some persons lip read Position yourself at the child's level Consider letting the child decide where to sit and then move to that level Personal space may be different for a child with a disability Ask care provider 113 Interviewing Logistics Touching is discouraged May be "touch toxic" May be similar to suspect's contact Eye contact generally helpful Cultural issues Sensitivity with some disabilities such as autism, deaf, hard of hearing, ADD/ADHD 114 Interviewing Logistics Speak in a normal voice Yelling or speaking extremely loudly may distort words for those lip reading Raising your voice may frighten the child Avoid "baby talk" Lighting Can be painful (fluorescent lighting—autism, ADHD, ADD) Inadequate for persons with visual or hearing disabilities 115 Interviewing Logistics Distractions May interfere with child's hearing and concentration Avoid locations that are too noisy or traumatic Is location comfortable for the child? Safe? Reduce Noise Foot traffic Visual distractions Law enforcement gun belt 116 Interview Process Initially first responder must Gain control of scene Check for weapons and need for medical care Determine if a crime occurred and who is the perpetrator Protective Services must Determine if child or other children in danger What is needed to protect them 117 Interview Process First contact with a child is to determine if a crime happened and the suspect's identity Fuller interview of the child usually follows There may be other interviews later (not conducted by the first responder) 118 Interview Process How to First Meet the Child? Depending on situation, law enforcement or CPS may introduce themselves If possible, may be preferable for child to be introduced to responder by a trusted parent or other individual Reassures the child that the responsible person wants the child to talk to the responder 119 Interview Process Interview is like other interviews of children Get to know the child (rapport building) Assessing communication and intellectual abilities Modifying interactions Direct conversation from general to specific Acquire needed information if a crime occurred Concluding the interview 120 Class Exercise: Presence of a Support Person What are the benefits of having a support person present at the interview of a child with a disability? What are the detriments of having a support person present at the interview of a child with a disability? 121 Advantages of a Support Person Reassure the child May be only person who can interpret what the child says accurately May be able to identify persons the child mentions in the interview 122 Disadvantages of a Support Person May be a perpetrator or colluding with a perpetrator Child may be embarrassed or afraid to talk in front of support person Support person may be influence answers Loss of confidentiality 123 Support Persons When possible interview the child alone If you include a support person Set rules for their participation such as no speaking or coaching; do not interpret unless requested If support person cannot comply or upsets child, remove them from interview 124 Recording the Interview If possible, tape record Tell child why you are taping Accurately capture what the child says Create a record Reduce number of additional interviews by professionals 125 Prior to the Interview Tell children what you expect Tell the truth If you do not know an answer, say so; do not guess Children cannot make up a story for which they lack a base of knowledge (e.g., cannot describe a sexual act unless they have learned about it from personal experience) As part of effective case development, demonstrate the child's ability to distinguish right from wrong If child is young or if there is uncertainty 126 Class Exercise Working with your table partners develop, 3-5 questions to ask Jessica about: Group One: The difference between the truth and a lie Group Two: Rapport Building 127 Building Rapport Identify yourself Your purpose for being there ("Your Mom called for help") Your job ("Help children be safe") Your concern that the child is ok "Do you know why I am here?" You want to hear what the child has to say Your opportunity to assess language skills, communication style, ability to understand 128 Build Rapport Ask the child to talk about themselves Their interests Assess their ability to respond, pacing, speed and delays Match your pacing and speed to them Use age and developmental level language appropriate to the child Plain English 129 Interview Flow Give child adequate time to process and respond Non threatening questions before moving to the more uncomfortable; then move to less difficult subjects to end. Tell me about your uncle What do you like about him? Not like? Special things you do with Uncle Max? 130 Interview Flow Consider enhancing the interview by using paper and crayons, anatomically detailed dolls (if available and the officer is trained on their use) or other tools Can also assist with rapport building (ask child to draw a picture of the family, etc) Thank the child for their help Acknowledge that interview may have been hard for them Discuss what happens next and what to do if they remember more later on. 131 Questioning Open ended questions are preferable If child cannot answer open ended questions, ask more narrowly tailored questions Later verify responses by asking question again or by asking it in reverse If all else fails, ask yes-no questions Then attempt to clarify information and add detail 132 Children Who Appear "Non Verbal" Determine what this means Usually have some limited language skills Can indicate yes or no May have vocabulary of up to 200 words May not have identifiable method of communication Rely on reports of others and behavioral changes May need assistance of an expert 133 Video "Effective Communication" "Voices Ignored," 2002 134 Report Writing People first language Person with a disability Person who uses a wheelchair not wheelchairbound Experiences not suffers from Condition not disease Do not use terms like handicapped, crippled, lame, dumb, or retard with or about a child with a disability 135 Report Writing As with all crime reports, describe behaviors and conduct, not conclusions If a person has mental retardation, describe their traits, behaviors, and language as they are observed rather than an assessment (not: "acts like a 2 year old") If someone provides an opinion, include that information along with the source and context in which the remark was made 136 Use of Interpreters in Responding to Abuse Against Children With Disabilities 137 Interpreters Best to use certified Consider child's confidentiality and if certain persons may compromise it Use of Interpreters Types Sign language (American, Universal) Finger spelling Facilitated communication 138 Facilitated Communication Forms Communication Boards Book or Mechanical Device (computer) to point to letters, words, or pictures Some children need a facilitator to use the communication board or keyboard For court, may need 2 separate interviews with a different facilitator who has no contact with other 139 Use of Interpreters Do not use people connected to child victim unless emergency situation May be offender or allied with offender May also be victim May inhibit child from complete disclosure Not familiar with forensic considerations 140 Use of Interpreters May use a family member when Only way to conduct interview (no alternatives) Child is only understood by family because of unique communication If you must use a family member Fully brief on your expectations Debrief them afterwards, especially if children 141 Interpreters at the Preliminary Hearing Correa v. Superior Court (2002) 27 Cal.4th 444 Officer can testify at preliminary hearing to what translator reported the witness said Translator is a "language conduit" Translator needs to be generally unbiased and adequately skilled Not considered multiple levels of hearsay under Proposition 115 142 Correa Foundation First Responder Must Document: Who supplied translator? Does translator have a motive to lie or distort? What are translator's qualifications and language skills? Does investigation corroborate translation? 143 Correa Foundation Translator may have to testify if there is significant doubt about accuracy of translation Recommend that interview(s) be taped so translation can be confirmed later 144 Video Clips: "Victims With Disabilities: The Forensic Interview" Loren-16: has brain damage as result of severe childhood abuse and neglect; hearing and vision disabilities; seizure disorder; severe anxiety disorder and PTSD; and learning disability Maria-25: has cerebral palsy; college student, wife, and mother 145 Multidisciplinary Responses and Wrap Up to Training Day 146 The Realities Many agencies, courts and systems are involved Overlapping responsibilities, varied roles Sources of needed expertise Interviewing MDIT/MDIC Need to work together to Meet victim needs Make victims safe Hold offenders accountable 147 Coordinated Response 148 Concluding the Session You make or break the case! You set the stage for all future contacts with the child and the child's family! 149 Conclusion Final Questions and Comments Evaluations 150