DENY IVF TREATMENT FOR MURDERER - ALICIA SCHILLER - DEMAND REFORM TO OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM!
The issue
PETITION TO DENY IVF TREATMENT FOR CONVICTED MURDERER - ALICIA SCHILLER - AND DEMAND URGENT REFORM TO AUSTRALIA’S JUSTICE SYSTEM!!!!
To: The Victorian Government, Department of Justice and Community Safety, and Relevant Authorities
We, the undersigned, express our outrage and deep concern over the decision to allow convicted murderer Alicia Schiller access to IVF treatment while serving her sentence at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a maximum-security prison in Ravenhall, Victoria. This case highlights the urgent need for reform in Australia’s justice and prison systems and raises critical questions about the fairness and integrity of Victoria’s Assisted Reproductive Treatment policies.
THE CASE
In 2014, Alicia Schiller brutally murdered 25-year-old mother of three, Tyrelle Evertsen, in a drug-fueled rage after an altercation over $50. This heinous act took place while Tyrelle’s partner and 4-year-old son were in the home, adding to the trauma inflicted upon her family. Schiller was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison for this unforgivable crime.
THE ISSUE
Despite the gravity of her offense, Schiller has been granted temporary release from prison to undergo IVF treatment, with the potential for raising her child inside a special unit within the maximum-security facility if successful. This decision is not only an insult to justice but also a devastating blow to law-abiding citizens struggling to access fertility treatment.
OUR CONCERNS
1. INJUSTICE TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY: Allowing a convicted murderer access to government-funded IVF is a slap in the face to countless women and couples across Australia who cannot afford this life-changing treatment. IVF is an emotionally and financially draining process, often inaccessible to hardworking families, yet Schiller—a violent criminal—is being granted this privilege at taxpayers’ expense.
2. BROKEN OVERSIGHT OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TREATMENT:The Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment Act 2020, which removed the requirement for police and child protection checks for IVF patients in Victoria, has opened the door for dangerous individuals like Schiller to access these services. Police checks and Working With Children checks should be mandatory for all IVF patients to ensure the welfare and safety of any child conceived through such treatments.
3. TOXIC ENVIRONMENT FOR A BABY/CHILD: Raising a baby/child in a maximum-security prison is not in the best interest of the baby/child. The psychological and emotional toll of such an upbringing cannot be overstated, particularly when the mother is someone convicted of a heinous crime.
4. EXPLOITATION OF THE SYSTEM: There is speculation that Schiller’s motivation for pursuing IVF is self-serving, as having a child could result in preferential treatment or leniency nearing the end of her sentence.
5. UNDERMINING JUSTICE: This decision reflects broader systemic failures within Australia’s justice and prison systems, which appear to prioritize the rights of violent offenders over victims and law-abiding citizens.
OUR DEMAND
We urge the Victorian Government, Department of Justice, and relevant authorities to:
1. Deny Alicia Schiller access to IVF treatment while serving her sentence.
2. Reinstate police and child protection checks as mandatory requirements for all Assisted Reproductive Treatment procedures in Victoria.
3. Review and reform policies allowing inmates convicted of violent crimes to conceive and raise children in prison.
4. Implement changes to ensure justice serves victims and protects societal values over the privileges of convicted offenders.
CONCLUSION
If someone has taken another person’s life, they should forfeit certain rights, including the ability to bring another life into the world while incarcerated. This decision not only dishonors Tyrelle Evertsen’s memory but also fails to respect the struggles of countless families who deserve access to IVF far more than a convicted murderer.
This case highlights the pressing need for systemic reform to restore public trust in Australia’s justice system and ensure that reproductive treatment policies prioritize fairness, justice, and the welfare of children.
Sign this petition to stand with Tyrelle’s family, support struggling families in need of IVF, and demand urgent reforms to a broken justice system.
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The issue
PETITION TO DENY IVF TREATMENT FOR CONVICTED MURDERER - ALICIA SCHILLER - AND DEMAND URGENT REFORM TO AUSTRALIA’S JUSTICE SYSTEM!!!!
To: The Victorian Government, Department of Justice and Community Safety, and Relevant Authorities
We, the undersigned, express our outrage and deep concern over the decision to allow convicted murderer Alicia Schiller access to IVF treatment while serving her sentence at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a maximum-security prison in Ravenhall, Victoria. This case highlights the urgent need for reform in Australia’s justice and prison systems and raises critical questions about the fairness and integrity of Victoria’s Assisted Reproductive Treatment policies.
THE CASE
In 2014, Alicia Schiller brutally murdered 25-year-old mother of three, Tyrelle Evertsen, in a drug-fueled rage after an altercation over $50. This heinous act took place while Tyrelle’s partner and 4-year-old son were in the home, adding to the trauma inflicted upon her family. Schiller was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison for this unforgivable crime.
THE ISSUE
Despite the gravity of her offense, Schiller has been granted temporary release from prison to undergo IVF treatment, with the potential for raising her child inside a special unit within the maximum-security facility if successful. This decision is not only an insult to justice but also a devastating blow to law-abiding citizens struggling to access fertility treatment.
OUR CONCERNS
1. INJUSTICE TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY: Allowing a convicted murderer access to government-funded IVF is a slap in the face to countless women and couples across Australia who cannot afford this life-changing treatment. IVF is an emotionally and financially draining process, often inaccessible to hardworking families, yet Schiller—a violent criminal—is being granted this privilege at taxpayers’ expense.
2. BROKEN OVERSIGHT OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TREATMENT:The Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment Act 2020, which removed the requirement for police and child protection checks for IVF patients in Victoria, has opened the door for dangerous individuals like Schiller to access these services. Police checks and Working With Children checks should be mandatory for all IVF patients to ensure the welfare and safety of any child conceived through such treatments.
3. TOXIC ENVIRONMENT FOR A BABY/CHILD: Raising a baby/child in a maximum-security prison is not in the best interest of the baby/child. The psychological and emotional toll of such an upbringing cannot be overstated, particularly when the mother is someone convicted of a heinous crime.
4. EXPLOITATION OF THE SYSTEM: There is speculation that Schiller’s motivation for pursuing IVF is self-serving, as having a child could result in preferential treatment or leniency nearing the end of her sentence.
5. UNDERMINING JUSTICE: This decision reflects broader systemic failures within Australia’s justice and prison systems, which appear to prioritize the rights of violent offenders over victims and law-abiding citizens.
OUR DEMAND
We urge the Victorian Government, Department of Justice, and relevant authorities to:
1. Deny Alicia Schiller access to IVF treatment while serving her sentence.
2. Reinstate police and child protection checks as mandatory requirements for all Assisted Reproductive Treatment procedures in Victoria.
3. Review and reform policies allowing inmates convicted of violent crimes to conceive and raise children in prison.
4. Implement changes to ensure justice serves victims and protects societal values over the privileges of convicted offenders.
CONCLUSION
If someone has taken another person’s life, they should forfeit certain rights, including the ability to bring another life into the world while incarcerated. This decision not only dishonors Tyrelle Evertsen’s memory but also fails to respect the struggles of countless families who deserve access to IVF far more than a convicted murderer.
This case highlights the pressing need for systemic reform to restore public trust in Australia’s justice system and ensure that reproductive treatment policies prioritize fairness, justice, and the welfare of children.
Sign this petition to stand with Tyrelle’s family, support struggling families in need of IVF, and demand urgent reforms to a broken justice system.
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Petition created on 27 November 2024