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SECTION 2 - PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, ISM general News County makes attack: on problem of rape Deputy Assessor attends workshop Carolyn C. Ritthaler of McHenry, deputy assessor of Nunda Township, was among approximately 800 assessing officials attending, the twenty- sixth annual Workshop for Illinois Assessing Officers in Springfield early in March. The workshop was sponsored by the Illinois Property Assessment Institute and was approved by the Department of Revenue. Cook County Assessor Thomas Hynes of Chicago gave the keynote address at the opening session. Eleven different classes were held for assessing officials In 1983, the Illinois Property Assessment Institute conducted seven schools, including 27 classes, throughout Illinois with a total of 1380 students par­ ticipating. Participation in the Institute's schools during 1984 are expected to exceed the 1983 total. AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD I N F L A T I O N F I G H T E R S ( O R D E R S T O G O O N L Y ) H O U R S : Sunday Thursday 11 a .m. 11p.m. Fr iday 11 a .m. -5p.m. ' INFLATION FIGHTERS (ORDERS TO GO ONLY) 3TAC0S 2.00 6 TACOS 3.50 NACHOS(MEX. PIZZA) 2.00 BURRITO DELUXE 3.00 ENCHILADA SUIZAS DINNER 4.25 Our House Specia l t ies! P INACOLADAS MARGARITAS WOODSTOCK 118 Firsl Street 815 338 9881 DUNDEE 322 River Street 312 428 6614 CRYSTAL LAKE 230 Virginia St . 815 459 4121 By Kurt Begalka Plaindealer news service A study by the Illinois Department of Law En­ forcement shows that 2,369 rapes were committed in the state in 1982, nearly half of them in Chicago alone. McHenry County averages 12 reported rapes per year, ac­ cording to Jackie Kaufmann, counselor and developer of the new Rape Victim Assistance Project. She added that only one out of 10 rapes in the United States is reported. "There is a general myth that it doesn't happen here," Ms. Kaufmann said. "Myths are responsible for so much of the trauma the rape victim goes through. The victim ends up having to prove she is actually a victim." The project, backed by the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County, began in October. While working the crisis line (1-800-892-8900), staffers at the Family Service office in McHenry received on-sight calls from two rape victims two consecutive weekends in Sep­ tember. It prompted Ms. Kaufmann, a strong supporter of women's issues, to take ac­ tion. "From that point we've grown in our focus," Kaufmann said. The project now has a team of seven women that responds to rape calls 24 hours per day. During emergencies the police and hospitals are alerted. "The motiviation of rape is power and anger," Kaufmann said. Rape is not sexually motivated, she said. For example, -Erin Wiltberger, director of Connection rape crisis center in Libertyville, has noticed an increase in the number of reported rapes of heterosexual, male victims. Only 2 percent of all rape victims are lying, Ms. Kauf­ mann said. There is no motivation to, with all the feeling of guilt and humiliation, she added. The project's primary focus is to give emotional support to victims of rape through the legal system and medical procedures. The group offers emergency,, short- term and long-term counseling. Only the latter has a charge. Rape victims "feel dirty" and are generally "scared to death," Ms. Kaufmann said. "It will take a long time for them to be able to trust," she said. "We keep reassuring them that they did exactly what they had to do to survive." ' It is tough to discourage the second-guessing and get the victim to prosecute. Only 3 to 5 percent of the rapists are con­ victed, Kaufmann said. This is further complicated since national statistics show that 50 to 60 percent of the victims know their assailants, she added. The state's new Criminal Sexual Assault Act, which goes into effect July 1, replaces eight criminal statutes with one new law. Former charges of rape and deviate assault will be replaced with aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Under the old law, rape and deviate sexual assaults were Class X crimes punishable by no less than six years in prison. The new law provides classifications of sexual crimes that range downward to a Class A misdemeanor. The Illinois Departments of Public Aid and Children and Family Services (DCFS) will contribute $160,000 to this project. The money will be administered by the Illinois Coalition of Women Against Sexual Assault, which worked with the Illinois House Rape Study Committee to draft the new law. Coalition Executive Director Polly Poskin said the new law should mean more convictions. "It sacrifices number of years of incarceration to increase the numbers convicted," Ms. Poskin said. By classifying crimes based on the seriousness of the offense, Ms. Poskin believes the new law will better address minor sexual harassment and assaults ftg^faurf children, she added. DCFS figures show about 5,170 allegations of sexual abuse of children last year. A major concern of the county Rape Victim Assistance Project is money. "We're in a Catch-22 situation," Ms. Kaufmann said. "Until we have community education we can't get statistics, and without statistics we can't get the money for community education." The project presently operates using Family Services facilities, and is staffed by volunteers. "There are no state- appropriated funds," Ms. Poskin said. The Illinois coalition relies strictly on federal funds from a health services block grant and the Jobs Bill--$148,899 and $200,000, respectively. Ms. Poskin added, the Coalition disperses a little under $300,000 of that to 23 member rape crisis centers in Illinois. The McHenry County center is one of three others applying for membership. Ms. Kaufmann said her groups plans to do extensive public relations work in the future. "I think McHenry County is coming of age on a lot of issues, including sexual assault." Tips on how to avoid rape Bergner's Baby Registry & An idea whose time has come! Just come in and select what Baby will need When you regis­ ter, we'll give you a complimentary Oneida baby spoon And later we'll help your friends and relatives choose the perfect gift from your Registry. Come see us soon! (312) 426-9100 Spring Hill Mall V BULL VALLEY BEEF 'CHUCK ROAST '1.0911b. 'BONELESS ROLLED CHUCK ROAST '1.5911b. * BEEF SHORT RIBS '1.4911b. 'BONE-IN ROUND ROAST '1.8911b. 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The best defense, the pam­ phlet says, are natural weapons , yelling, running away or taking a class in self-defense. A lighted cigarette, an um­ brella, keys or a hat pin may also help you escape. Alpha Theta chapter names officers WATCH FOR POOLS'N'STUFF GRAND OPENING COMING SOON POOLS-SPAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED 459-0500 CRYSTAL LAKE PLAZA The Alpha Theta Chapter of delta Kappa Gamma met earlier this month at Locust School in Marengo and elected officers. An unanimous vote elected the 1984-1986 slate of Alpha Theta Officers: president , Kathy Hughes; first vice- president, Eloise Leighty; second vice-president, Marlene Goetschel; recording secretary, Corrine Zoellick; corresponding secretary, Helen Kedo; nominating committee, Cari Carlson, Diane Pavler, Alice Ronan, Nancy Tober, and Carrie Hage. Following the business meeting John Wittmus of M.C.C. presented a very interesting workshop "Floral Design". 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