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AMERICA'S CHILDREN ARE IN CRISIS-
ASSAULTS ARE REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS


The Statistics:
The U.S. Attorney General's office reports that over 603,000 sexual predators have been released from prison, are registered and are living within our communities. It is also reported that less than 10% of sexual predators are ever caught. This means that there are over 7 million criminal predators living within our neighborhods seeking vulnerable and unaware children on the internet, the telephone and in places where kids gather.

Study Results:
Experts in the field of psychology and law enforcement conducted an independent study that revealed that most parents and guardians tell their children not to talk to strangers and to never go with a stranger. The fact is that predators almost always make themselves known to the child before they strike. Predators will sometimes even go as far as to groom a relationship for weeks before they assault a child.

Resolution:
The experts have found that it is not enough to TELL our children how to stay safe. We must SHOW them by giving kids a visual, a multisensory learning experience. It was also learned that children learn best when taught by other kids.

Solution:
Armed with this information, the Network's founders gathered together parents and children who had suffered to create the "ABC's of Protection" film that demonstrates the ten approaches that predators use to gain the trust of children. Since 1990 volunteers with the Good Knight Network have presented the G-rated film all across the nation to families, at schools, churches, festivals and corporate events. The film has proven to build confidence within children and inspired them to volunteer to share the film as Good Knights to other children. This "pass it forward" formula has reached over 18 million families to date with positive results.

FACTS TO REMEMBER

* 7 out of 10 girls and 3 out of 7 boys will be victimized before they reach age 18
* 603,245 sexual offenders have been released and are registered throughout America.
* Only 10% of sexual offenders are ever caught and convicted.
* 90% of sexual offenders are never caught which means that over 7 million avoid detection and are seeking unaware victims.
* Two out three violent sex offenders in jail victimized someone under 18 years of age
* Within 3 years of release, 8% of rapists are re-arrested for rape and 27% re-arrested for another violent offense
* A typical predator will travel up to a 100 mile radius of his or her home to obtain a victim.
* Most predators are known to the victim before the offense takes place. Only 4% are the true definition of stranger.
* Most children go unaware and willingly when abducted because they are tricked. Less than 2% of abductions are violent.
* A typical predator will victimize 30-60 children before they are ever caught.
* Crimes against children have gone up 444% since 1986
* 44% of all rape victims are under 18 years of age

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all my wonderful cyber family!!

Iggy

My husband picked her. We pick her up this week after she has been spayed. She is a sweet and gentle soul, from what we can tell. She is coming from the Austin SPCA. They do a booming business, which is good.

It's a bit bittersweet. You can get a new pet, but you can't replace the one that left. Just like people, they are unique in their own right.

Veteran's Day

Thank you to all who have or are serving!

A historic moment happened on my birthday....

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Birthday and Voting

Today is my birthday. Yay! 47, wow...*blinks*

My birthday wish is for a better government for the next 4 years. And Peace.

Soul Coaching

I am a day late. Ah well, according to Soul Coaching, that's OK! I am excited to start on this journey. So many of my blogging BFF's are participating. Feel free to follow along on this new journey with me!

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Manifested Dreams

Blessed Samhain

So, I decided not to go to thr group Samhain event for several reasons. BIggest one was my instinct said "stay home". Not sure why.

Other being the delicateness of my stomach the last few days. Urp. I think part of the problem is I ran out of Prilosec, so we will be stopping at the pharmacy today.

So I found a nice small ritual on my wiccan newsletter for Samhain to honor pets. Short and sweet. If it had been anything else, I would not have been able to do it. Still a bit painful.

As the veil is still very thin, I may do some rememberances tonight.