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Maybe It's Time for a 'Child Porn Czar'
December 9, 2008
Writing critically about child pornography and Internet related issues makes any columnist twitchy. Words must be precise, ideas and intent clear, and even then such writing is more like tap dancing through a minefield than it is an editorial undertaking. As a result, the subject of child pornography and those chosen to police it are given little journalistic scrutiny.

Enter Christopher Soghoian, a columnist for CNet who writes the "Surveillance State" blog. Soghoian has stepped up to the plate and taken on what he calls an Internet "sacred cow," the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Soghoian's column says it's time to appoint a "child pornography czar" able to step in and "take over the tasks currently performed by the powerful yet oversight-free organization" known as NCMEC.

You most likely know NCMEC as the organization responsible for the (brilliant) missing child campaign that puts images of kids on milk cartons. But they are so much more, Soghoian writes:

NCMEC was created by a congressional mandate in 1984, and coordinates the the efforts of law enforcement personnel, social service agency staff, elected officials, judges, prosecutors, educators, and elements of both the public and private sector to fight against all forms of child exploitation.

While NCMEC was created by Congress, is mostly funded by the U.S. government (and in particular, the Department of Justice), and plays a key role in assisting the FBI in its fight against child pornography, the organization isn't part of the U.S. government.

"IN THE KNOW": DreamCatchers For Abused Children » Man accused of MySpace rape of 13-year-old girl

2009-12-05T15:39:00.000-05:00

"IN THE KNOW": DreamCatchers For Abused Children » Man accused of MySpace rape of 13-year-old girl

Coffee house to help human trafficking victims

2009-12-02T22:09:00.000-05:00

Coffee house to help human trafficking victims

Help Stop Child Sex Trafficking | Change.org

2009-11-16T20:20:00.003-05:00

Help Stop Child Sex Trafficking | Change.org

http://www.jessiefoster.ca/

Angels That Care

2009-11-15T18:17:00.003-05:00

Angels That Care provides resources for abuse, children, adults, missing, poems, Amber Alert, grief,lost, music by margi harrell, help, online help, hotlines, missing and abused children, abused children, domestic violence resources, resource sites domestic

http://www.angelsthatcare.org/domestic_violence_resource_index.html

http://www.angelsthatcare.org/signs_of_abuse.html

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

2009-11-09T11:48:00.002-05:00

http://www.angelsthatcare.org

Love Our Children USA

2009-11-03T09:55:00.000-05:00

Love Our Children USA

Teri's Scrappin' PlayTime

2009-10-18T16:38:00.002-05:00

Teri's Scrappin' PlayTime

Index page for child/adult abuse resource links

2009-09-14T10:51:00.001-05:00

Index page for child/adult abuse resource links

Child Abuse Recovery Journal

2009-09-12T11:05:00.001-05:00

Child Abuse Recovery Journal

Boost your school climate

2009-09-10T13:53:00.000-05:00

Boost your school climate

The Link of Violence

2009-08-04T16:25:00.002-05:00

The Link of Violence

Is Animal Cruelty a ‘Red Flag’ for Family Violence? Yes, it is!

Domestic Violence Page

2009-07-27T15:15:00.000-05:00

Domestic Violence Page

Boy to be charged as adult after gang rape | The Courier-Mail

2009-07-25T17:47:00.002-05:00

Boy to be charged as adult after gang rape | The Courier-Mail

What is wrong with these parents?It's just terrible how the parents could show no support to the little girl - no wonder they run away.
She will be better off in foster care now.
consider her trauma - first the attack, then she loses her mum n dad -

Sexting: Consent and Violations « Gender Across Borders

2009-07-09T12:37:00.002-05:00

Sexting: Consent and Violations « Gender Across Borders

http://www.angelsthatcare.org/sexting.html

www.bullying.org Where you are NOT alone! Created by Bill Belsey

2009-07-04T04:49:00.001-05:00

www.bullying.org Where you are NOT alone! Created by Bill Belsey

Stop Online Exploitation.org - Home Page

2009-06-24T11:16:00.002-05:00

Stop Online Exploitation.org - Home Page

The internet is now a virtual mall for selling young women and men.
Victims of human trafficking and prostitution in America are caught in a world they did not make or choose. They are trapped in lives of constant violence, abuse and fear. Today, the majority of human trafficking and prostitution crimes in the United States are happening on the internet – which means the criminals selling these young people have infiltrated every neighborhood in America. In fact, they come directly into your home through your computer.

Right now, you can send a clear message to the internet companies (Craig's List) involved in this kind of exploitation. Tell them you want online human trafficking and prostitution to stop today.

To get started, just go to StopOnlineExploitation.org. There, you’ll be able to automatically send written messages directly to the offices of your state’s Attorney General, elected officials and the CEO’s of companies offering commercial exploitative services of young people on their websites. You will also learn much more about the increasing commercial abuse of victims via the internet and everything you can do to bring it to an end.

If you would like to join us in this important work, you can get started immediately.

Go to StopOnlineExploitation.org right now.

Thank you,

The Stop Online Exploitation Campaign

MySpace

2009-06-24T11:11:00.001-05:00

MySpace

Florida Attorney General's CyberCrime Unit

Arrest calls for SWAT#comment-111

2009-06-16T21:11:00.002-05:00

Arrest calls for SWAT#comment-111

The Darke County Special Response Team was needed for assistance in an arrest carried out by Greenville City PD. I was there first-hand to witness the action. It looked like a well planned out plan to make an arrest of an individual on Laurel Street in Greenville.

The suspect came out of his residence without resisting and it was a good ending to another good job by our county and city

Tips To Keep Your Children From Sexting | hitched

2009-06-16T17:11:00.001-05:00

Tips To Keep Your Children From Sexting | hitched: "Tips To Keep Your Children From Sexting"

Face The Issue - You Are Not Alone

2009-06-11T15:28:00.000-05:00

Face The Issue - You Are Not Alone

Child Abuse

2009-04-13T12:12:00.001-05:00

Child Abuse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCW5u3_Tpkg

MySpace.com - DREAMCATCHERS - 99 - Female - WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut - www.myspace.com/dreamcatchersct

2009-04-08T11:29:00.000-05:00

MySpace.com - DREAMCATCHERS - 99 - Female - WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut - www.myspace.com/dreamcatchersct

Courage in Patience Beth Fehlbaum

2008-10-02T17:43:00.002-05:00

Courage in Patience Beth Fehlbaum

Author/Editor Phyllis Jean D. Green

http://www.authorphyllisjeangreen.com

http://www.phyllisjeangreen.info

TLTH - Parent Abuse

2008-09-25T15:07:00.001-05:00

TLTH - Parent Abuse

Petition for Holly's Law Bill C-20

2008-09-13T20:11:00.003-05:00

Petition for Holly's Law Bill C-20

Federal Improvements to Existing Laws

The right to take DNA from all offenders charged with offences that we already take fingerprints and photographs for (any DNA legislative enhancement is a huge public safety plus).

Increased the minimum sentences for possession, distribution and creating of Internet child pornography.

Amend legislation to FIX the recently passed national Sex Offender Registry
Conduct wholesale review of how the Correctional Service of Canada conducts its business.

Reduce parole opportunities for offences against children.

Make violation/breach of parole a criminal (and arrestable) offence punishable by the courts.

Raise age of consent from 14 to 16 years old.

Provincial Improvements to Existing Laws

Attorney General to finally deliver on his promise of 5 million to help Ontario cops fight child porn on the Internet.

Attorney general to pass Bill 86-Rescuing Children involved in Sexual Exploitation into law (law has passed it just has to be proclaimed by a stroke of the pen).

Increase the use of electronic monitoring-(bracelets and anklets).
Petition:
Holly's Law, if enacted will protect kids from sexual predators. Holly's Law includes five pieces of Federal legislation, which are also provincial as well. Bill C-20 Child Pornography and the INTERNET.

http://www.myspace.com/1crazydougie

Smashed Frog: Welcome to Hell, Mr. Lunsford

2008-09-06T17:42:00.000-05:00

Smashed Frog: Welcome to Hell, Mr. Lunsford

Courage in Patience featured on Angels That Care - Blog of Author Beth Fehlbaum Courage in Patience - Kunati Books -- Provocative. Bold. Controversial. Fiction and Nonfiction.

2008-08-17T13:47:00.001-05:00

Courage in Patience featured on Angels That Care - Blog of Author Beth Fehlbaum Courage in Patience - Kunati Books -- Provocative. Bold. Controversial. Fiction and Nonfiction.

ATC MEMBERS HELPING OTHERS

2008-08-16T12:04:00.002-05:00

ATC MEMBERS HELPING OTHERS

Angels That Care members reaching out to help others in need.

Emergency Contacts for Students - Missing and Exploited Children

2008-08-10T11:04:00.000-05:00

Emergency Contacts for Students - Missing and Exploited Children

Courage in Patience by Author Beth Fehlbaum

2008-08-07T10:51:00.001-05:00

Courage in Patience by Author Beth Fehlbaum

Courage in Patience, a story of hope for those who have endured abuse, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and your local independent bookseller.

Judge, Judge Not-?

2008-08-03T11:29:00.001-05:00

Judge, Judge Not-?

Darryl Gibbs « The Yonkers Insider

2008-04-05T13:29:00.000-05:00

Darryl Gibbs « The Yonkers Insider

Help Abused Women and Their Children

2008-04-02T18:55:00.000-05:00

Help Abused Women and Their Children

It Must BeTold

2008-03-25T16:14:00.001-05:00

ItMustBeTold

Link

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

2008-02-28T16:34:00.000-05:00

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

Link

I care

2008-02-15T12:12:00.000-05:00

I care

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Illinois Steps Up To The Plate On The Adam Walsh Law » AMW Safety Center

2008-01-26T06:41:00.000-05:00

Illinois Steps Up To The Plate On The Adam Walsh Law » AMW Safety Center: "urge you to check with your state to see what it’s doing to put the new law into effect. And now is the time to urge your representatives in Washington to fund the bill, because even the toughest piece of legislation is useless without the resources to put it into action."

urge you to check with your state to see what it’s doing to put the new law into effect. And now is the time to urge your representatives in Washington to fund the bill, because even the toughest piece of legislation is useless without the resources to put it into action.

How To Help Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted » AMW Safety Center

2008-01-26T06:39:00.000-05:00

How To Help Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted » AMW Safety Center

Megan Taylor Meier

2007-12-05T19:40:00.000-05:00

Cyber-harassment, Cyber-bullies, and Cyber-suicide - Missing and Exploited Children

Cyber-harassment, Cyber-bullies, and Cyber-suicide

registered sex offenders

2007-12-03T20:46:00.001-05:00

http://yellodyno.typepad.com/yello_dyno_blog/files/overturn_jessica_law_ban.pdf

A number of lawyers representing sex-offender plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit seek to declare the entire registry law unconstitutional. That case is now pending before U.S. District Judge Clarence Cooper in Atlanta.

The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday declared unconstitutional a provision of a 2006 state law that prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of day care centers, schools, churches and other places where children congregate.

"Obviously, it's extremely disappointing, he said. In throwing out the residency requirement in total, based on one situation, the effect of their ruling is that now convicted felony sex offenders are free to live anywhere they want to in Georgia, whether it's a park, playground or day care center next door."

Georgia Supreme Court Declared Law Unconstitutional Download overturn_jessica_law_ban.pdf

As society has imposed restrictions, it becomes almost impossible for them to find places to live. The problem is worsening in Florida as about 100 local ordinances add restrictions to the state's 1,000-foot rule, said Florida Corrections Department spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger. Sixteen homeless offenders are now living under a Miami bridge, while another took to sleeping on a bench outside a probation office.

California State figures show a 27 percent increase in homelessness among California's 67,000 registered sex offenders since the law took effect in November 2006. Since August, the number of offenders with no permanent address rose by 560 to 2,622.

Index page for domestic violence resource links

2007-11-26T23:38:00.000-05:00

Index page for domestic violence resource links

Victim of Domestic Violence?

2007-11-26T16:47:00.000-05:00

http://www.authorsden.com/phyllisjeangreen

These are my recommendations:

1) Call the police and tell them the whole story. Make them listen. Do not leave anything out;

2) Go to a woman's shelter. Stay until safety is certain;

3) Or m o v e to another town. Preferably one that is far away. Time
for a fresh start!

4) Face that you will stay scared for awhile. Remember that courage is
not lack of fear, but facing one's fear and moving ahead anyway.

5) Remember that the abuser is almost certain to abuse others. Just
a matter of time!

6) Keep in touch with us at Angels That Care.

7) Say to yourself : "I am a lot stronger than I have been giving myself
credit for. Every step I take away from a person who talks Love and acts
Hate will make me stronger. Being stronger, I will be able to make a
good life for myself. I will be able to help others do so.".

8) Repeat the above statement -- aloud and to yourself -- several times
a day.

9) Keep a stiff upper lip and make sure you have good locks.

10) Listen to those who r e a l l y love you!!

Heart to Heart and Soul to Soul,

Phyllis Jean Green, Angels That Care

PROTECT :: National Association to PROTECT Children :: Pro-Child :: Anti-Crime

2007-11-15T16:06:00.000-05:00

PROTECT :: National Association to PROTECT Children :: Pro-Child :: Anti-Crime

PROTECT Newswire

PROTECT Our Children Act Passes U.S. House!

Nov 13, 2007
Take a bow, dance, sing, laugh, scream... if you are a PROTECT member you just won a major victory--a victory insiders said you never would. The PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007 has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 415-2. There's still a long fight ahead for this $1 billion plan to combat child exploitation, but for today, celebrate your ability to fight and win in Washington!

Blaming the victim

Nov 13, 2007
Sexual predators blame their victims every minute of every day. But PROTECT volunteers brought two examples to our attention this week that just recently hit the news. In Canada, a 43 year-old human who sexually abused his own 5 year-old daughter wrote an "apology letter" to show his remorse, reports the Edmonton Sun. "I know that... giving in to you was wrong," wrote the perpetrator, who is now awaiting sentencing. Meanwhile, the attorney for a schoolteacher who fled to Mexico with a young student is being defended as the real victim by her attorney, James Martin Davis. "It's my understanding he was grooming her and she wasn't grooming him," the Associated Press quotes Davis as saying. Let's hope that gets each of them a heavier sentence.

Arizona arrest rescues three children in England

Nov 11, 2007
PROTECT has been hammering away in Washington that more resources for child exploitation investigators will mean more children rescued. Law enforcement can now locate hundreds of thousands of criminals trafficking in child pornography, allowing them to disrupt a thriving criminal marketplace and leading them to the door of countless child victims. But less than two percent of child pornography trafficking crimes known to police are even investigated, due to lack of resources.

Now there is a new reminder of how child exploitation investigators are saving children. The Phoenix, Arizona FBI has just announced the arrest of Thomas Henthorn, 65, for "transmission of child pornography."

"Information from... e-mail accounts revealed Henthorn communicated with and received child pornography from an individual later identified by the FBI as Chris Oxtoby of Northampton, England," says the FBI in a press release dated November 8th, 2007. "Specifically, the FBI discovered a video of Katie Scott, who lived with Oxtoby, engaging in sexual acts with a young child... British police ... arrested Oxtoby and Scott for sexually assaulting a child and producing child pornography. British authorities also removed three young children from the home."

Child Abuse Prevention: Prevent Child Victimization: Safe Kids with Yello Dyno

2007-11-12T19:31:00.000-05:00

Child Abuse Prevention: Prevent Child Victimization: Safe Kids with Yello Dyno

One out of five children you know will encounter a child predator. Will they know how to stay safe from
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When a child's life is at stake, this is what works.

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"Unless your children recognize deceptive behavior of Tricky People who mean them harm, it doesn't matter what safety rules you teach them." - Jan Wagner, Founder of Yello Dyno

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What advice would you give for 'new parents'

2007-11-08T19:36:00.000-05:00

What advice would you give for 'new parents'

In this day and age of fast paced communications, electronic gizmo's, and a home environment that often requres both parents working to make ends meet; child rearing can often become a 'monumental' fright that often leaves one feeling ~ overwhelmed ~ and quite often * driven to banging one's head against a wall when life seems to be concentrated on one small circle filled with 2 a.m. feedings, constant diaper changes, and that ever present 'colicky sound' that every parent fears.

Yet those first few moments; in the silence that is often times shared between a new mom and dad as mom is holding their newborn child in her arms.....is a moment that will be treasured throughout the child's life.

For every time the * wee lass or ladd * produces that smile that says 'I Love You' those first few moments that you and your loving wife or husband spent in that sterile white room all comes cascading back to remind you just how much! that child means to you.

Yes, this man realizes there are going to be times when your ' little angel' will have you beating your head against a wall wondering " What did i say" or " What did i do to deserve your anger"...but those moments.....like life itself...soon dissappear. As time will always march on. Then one day; you and your spouse will awaken to a day, when your little baby is getting married/moving away. And yes, sometimes we make light of the situation by issuing the 'good riddance' line..as my father did ..but deep inside.....we know that we'll miss those moments spent striving for those single three words...... I LOVE YOU!

What advice would i give to new parents....

Patience!

Above all; when forming the basic foundation that we all base our lives upon; patience is one of the main building blocks. For with patience comes understanding. Understanding another's point of view; even though it might differ from our own, for each human being in this life has their own 'circle' that they must stay true to. Patience is the binding glue that allows each circle to connect and stay in touch with one another. As the old saying goes, 'the family that prays together, stays together!'

Love!

Unbinding, unfettered, and unwavering! Love; even and most importantly through the ~ worst ~ of times is another building block that will teach the child that no matter what happens in this world; if the CORE is based upon love.....then life in and of it's own...is going to make it! We all have moments when frustration and anger seem to overwhelm us... 'heavy traffic at rush hour is a good example ..LOL'

if the CORE is there...then those head bashing moments too; will eventually slip away...and all that will be left; again, is those first few precious moments.....when you saw your little one look up into your eyes....and SMILE!

By the Seat of your Pants Learning!

No one has 'all' the answers in raising children. Oh, sure mom or dad or grandma or grandpa have lots and lots of suggestions...some good, some you're not to sure you'd even use on the family pet!...but when it comes down to the 'meat of the matter'...Seat of your pants Learning is the best teacher there is. For no one knows what you are experiencing at that moment; only you!...If we learn from our past, learn from our own childhood, and learn MOSTLY to adapt to this ever changing world.....we WILL be able to raise our children with the fundemental knowledge that.... he/she is going to turn out to be ~ a pretty good egg ~ after all!

Making Time!

As we all contemplate the coming of a child in our lives; we then start thinking to ourselves...when will i have time for all that's involved with child rearing...the feedings, the doctor appointments, the school functions, the ....the list goes on and on. But these are decisions that you are not alone on. For every couple since the dawn of time with Adam and Eve felt and struggled with these overwhelming preponderances. 'How can i take jr to the baseball thing and yet still make that meeting that i HAVE to be at....what about 'dolly's rehearsal, i can't make it luv; what's your schedule like? In the realm of children; we as adults must make choices. But those choices should be always based upon what is best for the child. For the life you lead, will always be reflected in your child's eyes. As in the song Cat's Cradle...i found myself so busy i never had time...but when i did..my child learned from me..and then he never found time for me....

Choices we make today; will foretell the choices of tomorrow!

make time for the children! In the long end of it, the choice to ~ make time ~ will come back to you 100 fold!

All in all; when faced with the decision of 'should we have children' or ??

when balancing all the good and bad and in between;....one must balance it all

against that first smile and those three whispered words

that will tug at each ONE of our heart strings......

I LOVE YOU!

John Ragland

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

2007-11-02T18:36:00.000-05:00

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

Every lifestyle group has its own place in the virtual world "Second Life" — including, apparently, pedophiles.

Britain's Sky News TV channel on Tuesday uncovered a virtual playground hidden away behind a strip mall in "Second Life" — a playground where little girls who looked about 10 years old offered the Sky reporter's avatar, or virtual representative, a variety of sex acts.

amw.com | AMW Widgets

2007-10-19T13:05:00.000-05:00

amw.com | AMW Widgets

For All Women - As seen through the eyes of a rapist

2007-10-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

For All Women - As seen through the eyes of a rapist
We probably all have read this before. But once again isn't a bad idea. If it's your first, it's alot of good info.

Please pass this on...............

A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed .. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair Women with short hair are not common targets.

2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's clothing is easy to remove quickly . Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.

3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through! their purse, or doing other activities while walking because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.

4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5:00a.m. and 8:30a.m.

5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots . Number two: is office parking lots/garages. Number three: is public restrooms.

6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.

7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.

8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas , or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.

10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following b ehind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question , like what time is it, or make general small talk: "I can't believe it is so cold out here," "we're in for a bad winter." Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.

11) If someone is coming toward you , hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP or STAY BACK ! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back.
Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes), yell I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.

13) If someone grabs you , you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from b ehind, pinch the attacker
either under the
arm (between the elbow and armpit) OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it - it hurts.

14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble and he's out of there.

15) When the guy puts his hands up to you , grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible . The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings , take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!!

You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

1 . Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2 Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans . If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM . Toss it away fro m you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3.If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4.Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc, and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun t o your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.

IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times.. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zigzag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well-educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door."

The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it , but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.

Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby ----This
should be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana.

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life.

Carol

http://c_labonte.tripod.com

Anti-Victimization Legislation - Yello Dyno

2007-10-01T19:56:00.000-05:00

Anti-Victimization Legislation - Yello Dyno

Yello Dyno meets the criteria for the following laws mandating anti-victimization education.

FEDERAL
Title 1-Part D
No Child Left Behind
Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk

Title IV, Part A
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities

Title IV,Part B
21st Century Community Learning Centers

Title V, Part A
Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs

Title VI, Part B, Subpart 1
Small, Rural School Achievement Program

STATE

California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative: Reducing the Impact of Violence on Children

NY State Education Law 803A: Abduction and Abuse Prevention

Oregon SB 379: Child Abuse Prevention Training by Educators

Texas Education Code § 38.004 part (b): Child Abuse Antivictimization Programs by School Districts)

Texas SB 152: Prevention of Bullying in Schools

Texas SB 516: Life Skills: For Counselors

Myspace.com Blogs:domestic_violence_ky MySpace Blog

2007-10-01T18:20:00.000-05:00

Myspace.com Blogs:domestic_violence_ky MySpace Blog

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

2007-09-13T20:42:00.000-05:00

Around Jan's Kitchen Table

Children of the Night - Rescuing America's Children from Prostitution

2007-09-13T16:03:00.000-05:00

Children of the Night - Rescuing America's Children from Prostitution

The Campaign to Save Madison

2007-09-13T16:01:00.000-05:00

The Campaign to Save Madison

http://www.geocities.com/campaign4madison/C4M.html