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Title: BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE


1
WHO ARE WE?
B.A.C.A.
PRESENTED BY BIKERS AGAINST CHILD
ABUSE www.bacainternational.orgNational
Information Line 1-866-71-ABUSE
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Mission Statement
  • Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A )
  • exists with the intent to create a safer
    environment for abused children. We exist as a
    body of Bikers to empower children to not feel
    afraid of the world in which they live. We stand
    ready to lend support to our wounded friends by
    involving them with an established, united
    organization. We work in conjunction with local
    and state officials who are already in place to
    protect children. We desire to send a clear
    message to all involved with the abused child
    that this child is part of our organization, and
    that we are prepared to lend our physical and
    emotional support to them by affiliation, and our
    physical presence. We stand at the ready to
    shield these children from further abuse. We do
    not condone the use of violence or physical force
    in any manner, however, if circumstances arise
    such that we are the only obstacle preventing a
    child from further abuse, we stand ready to be
    that obstacle.

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HOW B.A.C.A. STARTED
B.A.C.A. Was founded by JP Chief Lilly, a
licensed mental health professional that works
with children, it began as an idea to help one
wounded child. This child was eight years old at
the time, and was so frightened of his
perpetrators that he would not leave his
residence. Chief, having had kind and loving
experiences with bikers in his youth was moved to
include this boy in his biker circle of friends.
Within weeks, this boy was seen all over town
riding his bike and playing with other children.
The idea to rally the biker community in
defense and in support of children was actualized
in 1995 when the first ride was held to visit
wounded children and adopt them into the biker
family, that first ride had twenty seven bikes
present. From there it was only a matter of
time before the word spread quickly about what
was happening in Utah. Shortly after forming the
first chapter in Utah, another chapter was formed
in Utah, then Oklahoma and Texas, and the rest is
part of the B.A.C.A. history. What was started
as an idea was actualized by the dedicated and
heartfelt love of bikers across the country.
4
HOW B.A.C.A. WORKS
  • B.A.C.A. is contacted by Parent or Guardian who
    is often referred by DCFS, CJCs, and other state
    agencies like the Police, Ecclesiastical leaders,
    etc.
  • The case is evaluated and verified to be in the
    legal system
  • The Chapter Child Liaison contacts the family and
    an initial ride is organized to meet the child at
    their home or in some other safe, comfortable
    location
  • The entire B.A.C.A. chapter rides to meet the
    child and Adopt them into the B.A.C.A. Family.
    He/she is given their own vest with an
    identifying B.A.C.A. patch as well as comfort
    items such as B.A.C.A. Bear, Blanket, Pillow
    Case, Etc.
  • The child is given the contact information of two
    B.A.C.A. members residing geographically closest
    to them, who then become the childs sponsors and
    primary contact person(s), members will always be
    in groups of two or more when working with
    children.

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B.A.C.A. INTERVENTION
  • LEVEL I INITIAL ADOPTION

Will consist of the organization deploying a
ride, Members will never visit a Child alone,
always two or more, On this ride we will unite as
many B.A.C.A. members as are able to attend. We
will ride as a group to the child's home or place
of their choosing where the parent(s) / guardians
will be present to assist us in presenting the
child with their own B.A.C.A. vest, B.A.C.A.
Bear, blanket, stickers, and a Polaroid
photograph of the child with his/her new biker
family.
If the child is afraid, it is our hope the child
will use the photograph as a comfort to convey
the message "I am not alone, and you don't want
to mess with my family.

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B.A.C.A. INTERVENTION
LEVEL II B.A.C.A. SHIELD
If Level One is not sufficient to deter further
abuse or harassment, several B.A.C.A. members
will be sent for further exposure. This group of
B.A.C.A. members will create a presence at the
home of the child, being visible at times when
the family might be the most vulnerable. The
purpose of B.A.C.A.'s presence is to deter
further abuse and to protect the children and the
family, if necessary.
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B.A.C.A. INTERVENTION
LEVEL III LETTER TO THE PERP
If the physical presence of our B.A.C.A. members
at the residence of the child's home does not
deter the abuser, a formal letter will be drafted
by the Chapter President or Vice-President in the
area in which the abuser lives. This letter will
be written on B.A.C.A. letterhead. The substance
of the letter will be to explain to the alleged
perpetrator that we are prepared to take whatever
steps are necessary to become the obstacle to
further abuse.
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B.A.C.A. INTERVENTION
LEVEL IV NEIGHBORHOOD AWARENESS RIDE
While it is against the purpose of B.A.C.A. to
purposely engage an alleged perpetrator, we will
ask for the general geographical location of the
offender and conduct a "Neighborhood Awareness
Ride" in which we will go door to door letting
people know who we are and why we are there, hand
out stickers to kids and distribute literature
regarding our mission and how we function. If the
location or address of the alleged perpetrator
becomes known to any B.A.C.A. Member, we will
immediately withdraw our physical presence to
avoid any contact. B.A.C.A. does not condone,
support or participate in the use of aggression,
violence or physical force in any manner. If,
however, ANY person should seek to inflict harm
on one of our B.A.C.A. Members, we will respond
with commitment and loyalty to protect our Member.
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MEANING OF OUR COLORS
White the innocence of the children Red
the blood of the children that has been
spilled Fist our opposition to child
abuse Skull Crossbones our commitment to the
death of child abuse Chains the United
Organization of B.A.C.A.
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MEMBERS OF B.A.C.A.
  • Come from all walks of life
  • Must pass NCIC background checks
  • Child advocates with big hearts
  • Volunteers who give as much as they can
  • Only discriminate against one type

Child Abusers
11
When Our Kids feel afraid,
B.A.C.A. RESPONDS!
12
IN THE COMMUNITY
  • B.A.C.A. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Charity
  • Not a MC or a vigilante group
  • Does not hunt down alleged perpetrators
  • Does not advocate revenge
  • Does not threaten or get even with the
    alleged perpetrator
  • B.A.C.A. is not just another charity
    organization
  • 100 volunteer, NOT ONE compensated Member
  • Members Supporters must pass NCIC Background
    Check
  • Must ride with B.A.C.A. Chapter for a minimum
    of 1 year before eligible for Membership
  • No Dues from Members
  • Actively involved in our communities
  • Conduct Child Abuse Awareness Events
  • Provide basic needs and therapy when needed
  • Fills the void between Justice System Child
  • B.A.C.A. works in conjunction with
  • Local law enforcement
  • Local court systems

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WHY THERE IS A NEED
! 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually
abused before the age of 18   ! 70 of all
abuse cases involve children under the age of
10   ! 1,500 children die every year from
child abuse and neglect   ! For every reported
case of Child Abuse, 3 more remain unreported
  ! An estimated 906,000 children are victims
of abuse neglect every year   ! 2/3 of
registered sex offenders were convicted of abuse
against children   ! There are over 500,000
registered sex offenders living in the United
States. This does not include those who have
not yet been released back into our
communities   ! 36.7 of all women in prison
and 14.4 of all men in prison were abused as
children   ! One third of abused and neglected
children will later abuse their own children,
continuing the horrible Chain of Abuse
These statistics are compiled from US Department
of Justice Reports
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WHY THERE IS A NEED
Emotionally
Behavioral Symptoms
  •  
  • ? Hostility ? Self Abuse
  • ? Stealing ? Disassociation
  • ? Tantrums ? Substance Abuse
  • ? Aggression ? Behavioral Regression
  • ? Delinquency ? Cognitive Regression
  • ? Dependencies ? Emotional Regression
  • ? Re-victimization ? Sexually Reactive
  • Children experience many powerful emotions as a
    result of abuse. They frequently blame themselves
    for the trauma that they have experienced and the
    impact that it has on their families. Victims of
    child abuse also experience increased anxiety and
    fear. This often disturbs their sleep, appetite
    and ability to function. A majority of the
    victims of child abuse experience lifelong
    difficulties with personal relationships. They
    also become easily depressed and experience a low
    self image with many experiencing uncontrollable
    anger and/or depression.

The Statistics
Example - Utah Child Abuse Cases - 2007
Based upon data from Utah DCSF Annual Report
2007
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
  • After the initial visit, B.A.C.A. offers
    continuing support. We frequently follow up with
    the Child and ensure that they maintain a
    positive path forward.
  • B.A.C.A. also attends court and parole hearings
    and key events in the Childs life. B.A.C.A.
    sponsors activities such as an annual Christmas
    party for our children and maintains a therapy
    assistance fund for the childs therapy and
    recovery needs.
  • We bring a whisper of hope and a ray of light
    into their darkness. We dip down into the
    childrens pain, hold them and offer them what we
    have learned through the years and many miles on
    the road Our love, loyalty and commitment.

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WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • A wounded child who has had B.A.C.A.
    intervention is more likely to disclose his or
    her abuse and testify against their abuser. We
    help a childs healing, self-worth and
    confidence. We have observed many positive
    changes in our children

? Diminished Regression ? Improved Confidence ?
Better Communication ? Increased Independence ?
Increased Interaction ? Increased Stability
? Less Hostility ? Reduced Anxiety ? Sense of
Safety ? Reduced Guilt ? Empowerment ? Quicker
Healing
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  • To The World, You May Be One Person
  • But To One Person, You May Be The World

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INFORMATION LINE
1-866-71-ABUSE
WWW.BACAUSA.COM
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