“Crimes in the Home and their effect on the Community"

Scott Simpson is currently partners with Brock Huffman in Huffman & Simpson, P. C. Scott sent many years as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Scott spent most of his career assigned to the Alamo Children’s Advocacy Center doing intake on all sexual assault of children cases. He has dealt with many very difficult cases Many of the children will carry the blame placed on them by other family members because the offender may go to jail because of them causing other family problems. Many of the cases and information that must be viewed burns an impression on your eyes and mind. Scott has a very good outlook on life despite the cases he tries. He said that he is able to continue this type of work because he thinks of himself as an optimist.

80% of the people who are doing hard time in prison experienced domestic violence in the home growing up.

There is an organization called “Parents of murdered children” who realize the need to move on and help others move on. The key to having a positive attitude in to move on and to help others move on.

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Jennifer Drum gave a truly remarkable story of suffering, forgiveness, and love that was to be part of her life from birth. Jennifer is convinced it is the hand of God that she is alive today. Right after a premature birth she suffered a massive hemorrhage that damaged 98% of the right side of her brain. Jennifer also suffered from debilitating seizures and is living with Cerebral Palsy. With determination Jennifer learned how to walk, talk, and do just about everything one- handed. She changed her I can’t attitude to I can attitude. Jennifer also underwent two brain surgeries to stop the seizures that had been her lot for so many years. The love of family and Church community really helped her to pull though, but mostly the love of God.

Jennifer also shared the power of forgiveness that she received when God reunited her Father to her after 15 years of no communication. He helped heal the feelings of abandonment that had occurred at such a young age.

Jennifer inspired us to not despair and keep the hope that we are loved by God. Jennifer speaks to groups and individuals with Special Needs as well as the elderly and prison inmates encouraging them that they too are worthwhile and loved by God and have so much to offer and share with others. Jennifer encourages others to build the bridge of forgiveness between strained family and friends that have suffered so much.

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The Optimist Club of San Antonio had the great privilege of honoring one of our own students as an Outstanding Youth. Katelyn Werner daughter of Optimist Mark and Debbie Werner was honored as an Outstanding Youth.

Katelyn Paige Werner is a 2010 graduate of New Braunfels High School as Valedictorian of her class. Katelyn was Student Council Treasurer, member of National Honor Society, 1st chair oboist in the varsity band with Region and Area honors and a member of the Colorguard with State honors in Winterguard.

Katelyn volunteered as webmaster with the Optimist Club of San Antonio and supported the Citywide Bike Rodeo and Bowlathon events. She also served as webmaster for the Brandywine Crucible family association.

Katelyn will attend Abilene Christian University Honors Program in the fall where she plans to study English and Chemistry.

She has been recognized with the ACU Presidential Scholarship along with scholarships from Great Southwest Bible Bowl, the Sons of the American Revolution, New Braunfels Optimist Club and the Houston Transportation Professionals Association

Congratulations Katelyn, We are very proud of you and your many accomplishments.

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June 15

George Block

VP and COO

Haven for Hope

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