when derwyn was in his 40s, he got a 15—year—old girl pregnant. despite his conviction, as the biological father, he still has parental rights. i was told i could go to court and force her to give me time with him when i wanted it. he believes if his rights were taken away, it would have a detrimental impact. do you think that is fair to the child? to systematically take that child's's rights away? and say you do not get to make this decision of wanting to see this parent? because we say so? his victim, whose identity we are protecting, was not aware of the new law, but is now thinking about going to the courts to apply to withdraw derwyn‘s rights. in order to do that, though, she has obstacles to overcome. i would not be able to afford it, but i would definitely consider it. i would want what is best for my son. the agonising pain of wondering what if, what is going to happen? these are questions being asked by rape survivors in states where laws do not yet exist. for others, protection is now available, but often at a price. frankie mccamley, bb