Brother let me tell you, intimidation is about two things. The lesser of these things is accessories, the greater is attitude.
Put yourself in the mental state of someone who is either ready to do hard things, or who wants to. Remember that time when you were at peace with doing something tough.
I remember bleeding blisters covered by sweat soaked socks and too heavy boots. Sores from where my ruck dug into my hips and shoulders, the stench of an unwashed chinstrap holding a shitty old Gulf War 1 helmet to my head, and an oversized SAW held in my hands, keeping me from readjusting the carbine trying to fall off my shoulders. Five miles left.
Maybe you remember the same? Perhaps you remember the time you stepped to the big MFer who messed with a friend, or when you squared off with the creep eyeballing your baby niece. Maybe it was just the time you were walking down a dark hallway and knew that if Pennywise was creeping around, you would come out on top.
@that_creepy_guy keep in mind that this group is less about intimidating the perpetrator and more about reassuring the victim.
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Based on their mission statement, they meet the victim, provide them with a jacket, and provide them two points of contact nearby that the child can call if they're feeling scared. They also will attend trials etc where permitted.
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Yes, they may come in contact with the perpetrator, but it's unlikely to be actual confrontation.
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They're meant to be giving the child the knowledge that, even though society failed them before, there's still people they can reach out to.
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The police can hardly guard every child all the time, especially when there's no provable immediate threat.
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The parents could be complicated. Maybe the child has none. Maybe one of them was part of the abuse. Maybe they simply just didn't notice the abuse and the child doesn't see them as someone who can protect them anymore. Maybe the parents are in emotional turmoil of their own...
... or maybe none of these things.
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I imagine it's not so different from leaving the closet door cracked, or installing a nightlight in a bedroom for a child afraid of the dark. Even if the dark ISN'T a true threat any longer, the child may still be afraid of it. They can call these people anytime they need to just talk, or look out the window and know someone's there.
For me the state of mind is something you'd think would make others flinch, but instead of flinching, both eyes stay open, a slight gloss forms, and then a grin emerges, knowing that no matter what comes next, you're aren't going to back down and there is peace in it, because you know what you are capable of and if you have to do it, you're going to bask in it with a drink after. You get that look in your eye and 99% of people will back down.
I'm feeling lazy, so pray tell point to the section where it's stated that the participating parties are not motorcycle riders, are mostly women, and only work the weekends.
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https://bacaworld.org/mission/
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Once through with that perhaps you can tell me why any of what you just said is remotely relevant o.O
Put yourself in the mental state of someone who is either ready to do hard things, or who wants to. Remember that time when you were at peace with doing something tough.
I remember bleeding blisters covered by sweat soaked socks and too heavy boots. Sores from where my ruck dug into my hips and shoulders, the stench of an unwashed chinstrap holding a shitty old Gulf War 1 helmet to my head, and an oversized SAW held in my hands, keeping me from readjusting the carbine trying to fall off my shoulders. Five miles left.
Maybe you remember the same? Perhaps you remember the time you stepped to the big MFer who messed with a friend, or when you squared off with the creep eyeballing your baby niece. Maybe it was just the time you were walking down a dark hallway and knew that if Pennywise was creeping around, you would come out on top.
Find that state of mind.
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Based on their mission statement, they meet the victim, provide them with a jacket, and provide them two points of contact nearby that the child can call if they're feeling scared. They also will attend trials etc where permitted.
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Yes, they may come in contact with the perpetrator, but it's unlikely to be actual confrontation.
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They're meant to be giving the child the knowledge that, even though society failed them before, there's still people they can reach out to.
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The police can hardly guard every child all the time, especially when there's no provable immediate threat.
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The parents could be complicated. Maybe the child has none. Maybe one of them was part of the abuse. Maybe they simply just didn't notice the abuse and the child doesn't see them as someone who can protect them anymore. Maybe the parents are in emotional turmoil of their own...
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I imagine it's not so different from leaving the closet door cracked, or installing a nightlight in a bedroom for a child afraid of the dark. Even if the dark ISN'T a true threat any longer, the child may still be afraid of it. They can call these people anytime they need to just talk, or look out the window and know someone's there.
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https://bacaworld.org/mission/
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Once through with that perhaps you can tell me why any of what you just said is remotely relevant o.O