PROTECT AMERICA'S CHILDREN ACT

 

A National Petition Demanding Stronger Punishment for Child Sexual Predators and an End to Child Marriage

 

To the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the Governors of All 50 States, and Every State Legislature:

 

We, the undersigned citizens and residents of the United States, demand immediate action to strengthen our nation's laws against the sexual abuse, rape, trafficking, exploitation, and forced marriage of children.

 

Every child deserves the right to grow up safe from sexual violence. No child should be subjected to abuse or exploitation, and no adult should be allowed to use marriage, religion, cultural tradition, or parental consent as a legal excuse for sexually exploiting a minor.

 

We believe those convicted of the most heinous sexual crimes against children should face the strongest punishments constitutionally available.

 

OUR SEVEN NATIONAL DEMANDS

 

1. Pursue Capital Punishment for the Most Aggravated Child Sexual Crimes

 

We call upon Congress and state lawmakers to pursue lawful constitutional changes allowing the death penalty for the most aggravated sexual crimes against children, including qualifying cases of child rape and repeated aggravated sexual assault.

 

Any capital sentencing system must require reliable evidence, full due process, and judicial review to protect against wrongful convictions.

 

2. Life Imprisonment for the Most Dangerous Offenders

 

We demand life imprisonment without parole for qualifying aggravated child sexual offenses, including repeat and particularly severe offenses, consistent with constitutional protections.

 

3. End Child Marriage in All 50 States

 

Establish an absolute minimum marriage age of 18 nationwide, without exceptions for parental permission, judicial approval, pregnancy, religion, or cultural traditions.

 

4. Criminal Accountability for Forced Child Marriage

 

Adults who knowingly force, coerce, traffic, or sexually exploit minors through unlawful marriages must face serious criminal consequences.

 

5. No Special Exemptions for Child Sexual Exploitation

 

No adult should receive legal immunity for sexually abusing or exploiting a child because of religious customs, cultural traditions, marriage arrangements, or family relationships.

 

6. Stronger Protections for Survivors

 

Expand trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy, victim assistance, evidence preservation, and resources to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

 

7. Nationwide Accountability and Legislative Action

 

We demand that every state review its child sexual abuse laws, sentencing standards, statutes of limitation, and child protection procedures.

 

We call upon lawmakers to introduce and support legislation that prioritizes children's safety while preserving constitutional due process.

 

OUR MESSAGE TO AMERICA'S LEADERS

 

A child cannot be expected to protect themselves from an adult predator. That responsibility belongs to our families, communities, lawmakers, and justice system.

 

A child's safety should never be sacrificed to protect an offender.

 

We demand action, not empty promises.

 

Protect our children.

 

End child marriage.

 

Strengthen criminal penalties.

 

Support survivors.

 

Hold convicted offenders accountable.

 

We call upon every American who believes children deserve protection to sign this petition and demand meaningful change.

 

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National Petition Organizer: Starla Dunn

 

Origin: Missouri, United States

 

Open to Signatures: All 50 States

 

Petition Status: Seeking Nationwide Legislative Action