Woman sent to prison for sex abuse on 14y/o & having child

A Melbourne woman has been jailed for having sex with a 14-year-old boy multiple times, resulting in her giving birth to the victim’s son.

The 36-year-old took advantage of the boy, who was her daughter’s close friend, by giving him alcohol when he came over and having sex with him without contraception.

Police investigated after a complaint was made in early 2015 but she denied her offending until she gave birth to the victim’s son.

A DNA sample taken from the baby matched with the teenage boy, confirming that he was the father and a victim of sexual abuse.

The woman was jailed for four years on Wednesday in the Victorian County Court after pleading guilty to the persistent sexual exploitation of a child under 16.

‘Your offending was in part motivated by selfish sexual gratification,’ said the sentencing judge, who can’t be named for legal reasons.

‘The fact you used no contraception and have given birth to a child only aggravates your offending.

‘You have destroyed the victim’s childhood and the well-being of his family.’

The victim, now 16, has suffered great distress and is struggling to come to terms with the abuse suffered and the responsibility of becoming a father.

The woman was jailed for four years on Wednesday in the Victorian County Court after pleading guilty to the persistent sexual exploitation of a child under 16 (stock photo used)

The teenager’s child will not be allowed to stay with the woman as she serves at least two years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.

The Department of Health will be involved in coming up with a care plan for the son, and the victim’s family wish to play a part.

The woman, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has a supportive partner and two other children but has substance abuse issues, the judge said.

‘You will experience extensive hardship in prison because of the separation from your children,’ the judge said.