The hunt for child sex abusers is happening in the wrong places. Untouchable makes the case for more lenient sex offender. Oct 16, 2002 she may have tarnished my childhood, but she cannot hurt my adulthood, lauren said. Lauren, who had never even kissed a boy her own age, was confused and ashamed and accepted flores explanation that it was a sign of love. Our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters. Think again, lauren s childhood was filled with abuse, neglect, and trying to discover who she was. The more i hear lauren books abuse narrative, the more i believe that at the very least, her story is an embellishment of what really happened, and at worst, it is a complete fabrication. Book graduated from the university of miami in 2008 with a bachelors degree in elementary education.
Lauren book, right, with her nanny waldina flores, who was convicted of sexually abusing book and subjecting her to years of rape, physical beatings and emotional abuse. In 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter. Walking under tuttle causeway, sex abuse victim, daughter. Lesbian sitter molested influential lobbyists daughter for. Book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered because the little girl was chewing gum, disciplined her in a bizarre way. For seven years, lauren book has traveled the world with a simple message. Thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter laurens horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. After flores gathered her things, book dropped her off at a gas station and later contacted the police. Join facebook to connect with lauren flores and others you may know. The following year, flores was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious behavior toward lauren, and received a 25year sentence, which shes serving at a prison in ocala.
As deadline approaches for homeless exoffenders in. Local rape victim program gets visit from child sexual abuse. I was beaten every dayawaldy was very smart, like all predators are. With a strong history of standing up for children and those who have no voice, lauren is exactly the right person at exactly the right time. Waldina flores ruled the little florida girls life, alternately showering. Sex abuse victim says predator laws may have backfired. Lauren book says that when she was sexually abused as a child by her familys nanny from the time she was 11 until 17 she. Lauren book went on to found a nonprofit that promotes sexual abuse prevention, of which ron book is the chair. She stuck her tongue in books mouth and pulled the gum out. I was beaten every daywaldy was very smart, like all predators are. Child sex abuse affects everyone involved, including siblings. Lauren book is a person of below average intelligence who brings little to the table.
Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Jan 29, 2012 for six years, lauren book was sexually abused by her nanny. Mar 08, 2011 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher, bestselling author, and florida state senator. Perhaps a year into her tenure, she began sexually abusing lauren, though it would be more accurate to describe what she did as torture. Its ok to tell, a memoir of lauren book s childhood. Walking under tuttle causeway, sex abuse victim, daughter of. Waldina flores, is serving a 25year sentence in florida state. Lauren book was eleven years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. The story of lauren book provides an interesting backdrop against which to consider the ongoing movement towards authoritarianism by anecdote, rather than government by. Lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. Jan 12, 2019 thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter laurens horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. Sb 1214 creates a rebittable presumption of dangerousness to.
Critics blast new york as a national shame for failing. Flores didnt respond to a letter requesting an interview. Dec 10, 2018 our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters childhood with frequent sexual, physical and emotional abuse. At night or when no one was nearby, flores beat and raped book.
Lauren book laurens kids child sexual abuse survivor. In 1996, book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for then11year old lauren. From prison, flores wrote declarations of love, interspersed with requests for money in the letters sent to lauren book, said the victims father, ron book. Lauren was shocked one night when flores stuck her tongue in her mouth. Jan 29, 2012 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. A story of hope and recovery lauren book lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Apr 05, 2018 lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. So, beginning in 1997, lauren, then a preteen, and her two younger siblings were left in the care of 30yearold waldina flores. Mar 24, 2011 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family.
A residential ministry deals with the sex offender registry. Its ok to tell, a memoir of lauren books childhood. Our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters childhood with frequent sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Following graduation, she taught for one year in miamidade public schools. Book created a charity, laurens kids, in 2007 to fight for stronger penalties for sex offenders. Critics blast new york as a national shame for failing to. As deadline approaches for homeless exoffenders in florida. For the next six years lauren endured daily sexual and physical. Lauren book walks among grimy tents, wooden shanties, cardboard boxes.
I thought sexual abuse only happened to other peoples. In 2002, after being encouraged by her boyfriend, lauren confessed to her therapist, who in turn called her parents. Feb 02, 2011 in its ok to tell, 25 year old lauren book goes back over a decade to recall the moment she was first abused mentally, sexually, and physically by a person who she was supposed to trust and who lived with her family 247. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. Book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered. I was physically, emotionally, and sexually abused for six years as a child by my familys livein nanny, waldina. A residential ministry deals with the sex offender.
Book created laurens kids to help prevent sexual assault. Waldina flores ruled the little florida girls life, alternately showering her with affection and then beating and raping her. Senator lauren book bills to watch out for and oppose. Waldina flores, the nanny, lived with book and her family in miami. For six years, lauren book was sexually abused by her nanny. Lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Flores had been given a background check and came highly recommended. Lauren book was raped and beaten by the nanny waldina. She is also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the u.
Jan 23, 2018 in 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter, lauren, in their home in plantation, outside fort lauderdale. Miami sex abuse victim finishes fourth walk across florida. Is lauren books charity being used for political gain. Waldina flores, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison on child molestation charges in 2002. Outside the courtroom, book said waldina flores was a good. Lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Jan 17, 2019 the more i hear lauren books abuse narrative, the more i believe that at the very least, her story is an embellishment of what really happened, and at worst, it is a complete fabrication. Lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist what was happening, and flores was arrested. This morning in court, waldina flores pictured, above, formerly the book family baby sitter, apologized to the entire book family for five years of sexual abuse that started when her victim was 12 years old, and accepted a plea deal.
Lauren book is the democrat we need fighting for our county and for our values. Lauren book passes her first set of state laws to protect children from sexual abuse and better serve survivors, the first of nearly two dozen legislative victories in this arena. Nannyrape victim fights for homeless predators abc news. Outside the courtroom, book said waldina flores was a good person who made a bad mistake. She may have tarnished my childhood, but she cannot hurt my adulthood, lauren said. I know theres good in her, and i forgive her, said book, who turns 18 today. Laurens kids was founded by books daughter, lauren. Lesbian sitter molested influential lobbyists daughter. She fled to oklahoma and was arrested one month later while coaching a 10yearold girls soccer. She stuck her tongue in book s mouth and pulled the gum out.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, lauren book is the face behind some of the states toughest sexoffender laws laws she says have had unintended consequences. Local rape victim program gets visit from child sexual. Jan 08, 2018 lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. Book created a charity, lauren s kids, in 2007 to fight for stronger penalties for sex offenders. Apr 27, 2018 lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Lots of people lie about their stories for various reasons.
The hunt for child sex abusers is happening in the wrong. Perhaps a year into her tenure, flores began sexually abusing lauren. Child sex abuse affects everyone involved, including. The couple had already cycled through numerous nannies who didnt work out and felt fortunate to find waldina flores, who seemed attentive, efficient. The couple had already cycled through numerous nannies who didnt work out and felt fortunate to find waldina flores, who seemed attentive, efficient, and firmhanded. Lauren book, a child abuse prevention advocate and daughter of a veteran tallahassee lobbyist, will officially launch her campaign for state senate on tuesday. As lauren commenced therapy, book began campaigning for stricter sexoffender laws. In 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter, lauren, in their home in plantation, outside fort lauderdale. I really dont wish any harm on waldy, lauren book told the court, referring to. For the next six years lauren endured daily sexual and physical abuse. At age 16, lauren first discloses the abuse she endured for six years at the hands of her livein nanny, waldina flores, and learns that she is one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse in the u. Think again, laurens childhood was filled with abuse, neglect, and trying to discover who she was. We have a responsibility to put these laws in place, said lauren book, a candidate for florida state senate and a victim of sex abuse at the hands of her nanny, waldina flores. Oct 02, 2009 book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered because the little girl was chewing gum, disciplined her in a bizarre way.
Lauren book passes her first set of state laws to protect children from sexual abuse and better serve survivors, the first of nearly. For the next six years, lauren endured daily sexual and physical abuse. I read this book and three days and as i read, i saw pieces of my life. Convicted molester gets longer sentence orlando sentinel. Flores had been backgroundchecked and came highly recommended. Sex abuse victim says predator laws may have backfired miami herald 10. Lauren book, age, in aventura, florida, in the spring of 1997. She designed an abuse prevention curriculum for implementation in florida kindergartens. Dec 23, 2011 lauren book s father, ronald, says that while their nanny abused only lauren, his middle and youngest children continue to deal with an inherited bundle of baggage. Thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter lauren s horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. The followingyear, flores was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious.
Broward county da 12 the letters my healing journey begins 14 how i became an advocate. Starting in 2010, book annually leads walk in my shoes, a 1,500mile 2,400 km walk from key west, florida, to tallahassee, florida. She hit me and bruised me where my parents wouldnt look. As lauren book hints at run, some question if her charity. Lauren book was raped and beaten by the nanny waldina flores. In its ok to tell, 25 year old lauren book goes back over a decade to recall the moment she was first abused mentally, sexually, and physically by a person who she was supposed to trust and who lived with her family 247.
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