Comments on: Dateline’s troubling predator program begs for comment, follow-up

By: BG Stine

BG Stine — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:52:28 +0000

The NBC report was amazing and freightening. As with almost
everything, the more informed
the better.

I found this free website that
sends you an email alert everytime
a sexual predator moves into your neighborhood. You can list up to
five zip codes.

https://www.scanusa.com/users/register.php

I received alerts about two predators moving into my grandchildren’s zip code. You bet the next time I drove over there I checked out the address.

Here in California a local TV station uncovered a scam by State parole officers. The new law requires a predator to register “within 5 days” of moving into a neighborhood. State parole agents shuttled hiding high-risk sex offenders from motel to motel every few days because they couldn’t find permanent housing… at taxpayers expense.

http://cbs2.com/goldstein/local_story_041235522.html

Again, be informed. Hope this
helps someone.

By: LL St James

LL St James — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:22:52 +0000

I received this article through e-mail, however, I found it most off-putting that a grown woman who is trying to relay important, nay, CRITICAL information, cannot bring herself to write “engaging in sex” but rather, “engaging in something rhyming with hex.” You were able to do it in your blog — why not in your email? The email seemed like it was written by some sort of prudish maiden aunt. Is the word “sex” no longer politically correct that we have to some up with these inane euphemisms? Give me a break.

By: Brad Richard Seminars

Brad Richard Seminars — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 02:19:22 +0000

I have seen many of these shows and read hundreds of news articles on this issue, this social issue is completely out of control! I am a survivor of Childhood Abuse myself. I am a Public Speaker/Author & Talk Radio Show Host and I address this and many related issues everyday! The media, the so called professionals and many groups & organizations are really missing the real problem here! The real issue is “Why” these people do what they do to children.

What is being done to stop this behavior and most important, what are we doing to address these children Now, Next Week & Next Year. These adult predators, were once children, children that were forgotten, abused & delivered to therapist after therapist. In most cases, they are still seeing a therapist, “WOW” how effective is that! These adult children are leaving their marks on society with each and every child they harm. We will need to deal with these children Now or Later, it is our choice. I choose Now, less talk & more Action! Please join me in the fight.

Brad Richard
http://www.bradrichard.com

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:17:04 +0000

The fact that they were able to catch 50 of them in only 3 days is really scary. It means it is probably only the tip of the iceberg, and that there are many more out there.

By: Polly Franks

Polly Franks — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:49:31 +0000

Dear Joan:

I am a nationally recognized advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse, and the mother of two daughters who were attacked by a former neighbor who turned out to be a serial rapist from another state.
Although I’m in a wheelchair, I became a licensed private investigator for the sole purpose of bringing this animal to justice. I’m happy to tell you that he is now in prison for life without parole, but ONLY after being linked to at least 286 victims in two states. So, I’ve unwittingly become something of an expert on this subject. One thing parents can do is log onto http://www.familywatchdog.us. It’s the best sex offender registry out there. Also, you can have them email you when a predator moves into your neighborhood. Best of all, it’s free.