Surrey North Delta Leader, June 14, 2012

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Thursday June 14 , 2012 Serving Surrey and North Delta www.surreyleader.com

ASSAULTS:

Victim assistance now 24/7

Mobile service for female victims of physical or sexual violence launches this week in Surrey by Sheila Reynolds

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t’s the first time Meghan’s parents have ever left her alone for a weekend. Bored, the 16-year-old posts a note on Facebook saying “ ‘rents are away. Anyone want to watch a movie?” A small group comes to her house, including a friend’s new boyfriend. Meghan hasn’t met James before. He’s 19 and quiet and seems like a nice guy. He offers to drive to the store to get some junk food for the movie night and invites Meghan along because he doesn’t know the neighbourhood well. James is much more chatty in the car and Meghan feels comfortable. He even invites her to a concert with him and her friend the following weekend. When they reach their destination, James parks in the lot behind the store. But instead of getting out of the car right away, he locks the doors and suggests they talk for awhile. Before Meghan knows what’s happening, James is on top of her. He covers her mouth, pressing her head hard against the headrest so she can’t move or scream. James sexually assaults Meghan. Cars are coming and going from the parking lot, but it’s dark and no one can see what’s going on. When it’s all over, James hops out of the car and goes into the store, leaving Meghan in the car. She has no phone and doesn’t know what to Sonya Boyce do. Should she run? Before she can decide, James returns. He acts like nothing has happened and chats again about the concert. Back at the house, the two walk toward the front door and James grabs Meghan from behind. “I know that’s why you came along,” he whispers. “Don’t worry, it will be our secret.”

“If we know that a woman or girl is assaulted every 60 seconds, then help must be available every minute of the day.”

EVAN SEAL THE LEADER

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IDOL CONTEST For more info:

June 16

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at 8 pm

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