On September 26th, a 13-year-old Black and Indigenous (Cheyenne River Sioux) child was assaulted by a grown man, Wesley Scott Cale, resulting in a concussion, facial tissue damage, and severe emotional trauma. Wesley’s partner, Alicia Dawn Cale, isolated the child to chastise him (victim blaming) after the assault and failed to report the incident.

Currently, the aggressor and assailant Wesley is the only person facing charges. The charges of simple assault and being out on bond for $150.00 do not adequately reflect the damage and injuries the child, Reuben inflicted.

We are calling on Meade County State’s Attorney Michele Bordewyk to:

1. Increase/ Elevate charges to Aggravated Assault for Wesley Scott Cale, Jr.
2. Extend the charges to Alicia Cale

It is important to note that there was a lack of care and response by the Box Elder Police Department in providing adequate medical support to Ruben and information to his family after the violent attack took place.

It is crucial to hold individuals accountable when they fail to protect vulnerable children, especially mandated reporters (such as Alicia Dawn Cale) who are legally and morally obligated to report abuse. By allowing an adult man (Wesley Scott Cale) to assault a 13 year old without taking action. Alicia not only violated their duty but also endangered the safety and trust of the child and the community.

Sign this petition today to elevate AND extend charges!

To call, visit, or fax the State's Attorney's office see below:

Address: 1425 Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

Phone: 605.347.4491 | Fax: 605.347.6815

Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri.

Here is how you can help:

• Sign petition to pressure the employer of Alicia Cale to hold her accountable
  • Call or email Alicia Cale’s employer (Judy, Founder and Therapist) to demand her termination:
    • Email: HealingHausCounseling@gmail.com
    • Phone: 304-620-5512
• Email: HealingHausCounseling@gmail.com
• Attend court hearings to support Reuben and his family
• Text RAPIDVRACISM to 50302 for updates on upcoming events to hold racist people and systems accountable in Rapid City, South Dakota
• Share social media posts and stories from NDN Collective’s page on your own platforms
• Donate to Reuben Randle’s GoFundMe

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