I am a survivor of abuse and a young, single mother. In an unthinkable incident, my boys and I were forcefully separated consequences, without any substantial help or support from the state and law enforcement. We were placed in units as if we were criminals, further adding to our distress.

I'm not alone in this dreadful experience. There are many others like me, single mothers, who suffer from the horror of violent sex offenders. The safety of our children and us is constantly compromised, leaving devastating emotional scars. We need immediate action to hold these offenders accountable and prevent them repeatedly traumatizing us.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nearly 1 in 5 women in the United States have experienced completed or attempted rape. The recidivism rate for convicted sex offenders is unsettling, yet many are released pending lax laws and procedures.

This petition seeks to demand stricter laws against violent sex offenders, especially concerning their release and monitoring. It also insists on providing better protection and supportive resources to victims, like young, single mothers who often don't receive enough help. The current system has failed for far too many, altering lives in the worst possible way.

We implore lawmakers to reconsider the system that allows violent offenders a second chance to torment innocent lives while victims continue to suffer. It's time to prioritize our safety, consider our trauma, and give us the hope we desperately need.