This is why they repeat the behavior, We need to get to them before they repeat the behavior.....in schools....TELL them all.....Explain about WHAT sexual abuse is, and the law, what will happen to them if they do it. Do you see what I mean?\n\nMore focus on PREVENTION.
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I work in Social Work and see cases of child molestors who were in fact molested themselves as children.  \n\nWhilst I condem what they do and hate it with a vengence, the person carrying out the molestation needs help every bit as much as the person being molested.  \n\nFrom what I understand of this matter, the person molesting does know it is wrong but seem to want to hurt others as they have been hurt!  It seems to give them back some kind of 'power' or 'control' that was robbed of themselves when they were children when they become the perpetrators back. \n\nI really think these people need a lot of help to give them back their self-worth and dignity or else they may continue to do what they do.
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Encourage more parent to stop sending their kids to government sanctioned child abuse centers (public school).  When that happens, your don't get intellectuals, you get idiots like the first 2 people who answered this question.
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I think there does need to be some sort of way to keep track of sexual offenders, and they do need to be kept away from children.  Research shows that most sexual offenders who victimize children continue to victimize children over and over again.  Those people need to be on the registry, and they need to be kept away from children.\n\nI don't think sexual offenders should be let out of jail as easily as they get out. I'd prefer longer prison sentences for them, with mandatory counseling while they're in prison.  \n\nAt the same time, I think there needs to be distinctions made on the sexual offender registry.  There needs to be a registry for those who commit crimes against children.  Not for someone who is on the registry because, at age 18, they had sex with their 16 year old girlfriend or boyfriend.  That person is guilty of statutory rape, but that's not of the same level as someone who victimizes a child.
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First of all, you can make people AWARE. Awareness is your best weapon. I was raped at 4 years of age. I also was made aware of what to do if something like that should happen to me. I screamed, yelled, kicked, bit, etc. Because I did so, the teenager who raped me was caught and prosecuted. Because my parents were aware of what to do in such cases, they got me help right away. Children AND parents need to be taught how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens. I suggest that you also lobby for more strict legislation to deal with sex offenders. Perhaps form a community group at your childrens' school.
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Do not uphold the housing restrictions. It will create massive chaos and only make California communities less safe.\n\nJessica's Law is a political vehicle for Sharon and George Runner, not a thoughtfully written initiative. There are reasons why the California Assembly and Senate repeatedly declined to adopt laws with housing restrictions - because there is no proof that they have anything to do with public safety.\n\nThey're feel good laws designed to lull the public into a false sense of security. That's because the majority of child sex abuse is committed by someone the child already knows - not a stranger. \n\nAnyway, if you're asking this for JG's requrest, I already did it. If not, please consider what I have said. \n\nI am not a sex offender, although I know one. This law is a turkey and the housing restriction is totally unconstitutionaMF\n\nOn Wednesday, Nov. 15th, the attorney general filed a brief stating that the housing restrictions won't be retroactive. Maybe now that can be used as a precedent in other states that have housing restrictions. All the experts say housing restrictions actually make society less safe, not more. These restrictions are just designed to punish, not keep children safe.
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I have read the variety of answers to your question, and in my opinion, that it's better to be safe than sorry. If he is doing it for kicks, well then let's get him banned. If he is truly a sexual predator, than let's find a way to get him reported. I have read some of the answers where people say that he wouldn't do it, and then talk about it. I disagree. I've been studying sexual predator's actions for quite some time. You can reach me at brew40fw@msn.com, and let me know what I can do to help. It bothers me a great deal that he's talking like this, and even if all he is doing is talking, he's still mentally disturbed and needs to be dealt with accordingly. Bottom line, what could it possibly hurt to get this guy dealt with?  To get rid of him, it may take a few minutes of your time, and since none of us know if it's real or not, isn't it worth the effort, just in case he's for real? If there's even the slightest chance that he's a danger to children, why debate it. Let's figure out how to stop him if possible. If it were your child he was talking about, looking at, or molesting would you want others to just do nothing? Take a look at the statistics of online predators, and stalkers who use the internet to find children to use and abuse.
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Your training should have  covered  most of  that--how  about talking  with  other, older  teachers  and  maybe  they will  share  their personal  pearls of  wisdom.\n\nBUT , as  an educator, it is  also  your  responsibility to LISTEN to  what  the  students say,  no matter how  far- fetched it may be.Get  to  know  your  students and  gain their  trust-you  may be the first one  to notice continuing abuse  or  neglect of the lil  ones !
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Way too much, especially on sex offenders.  We label people like this as sex offenders, but we give female teachers probation in FL.\n\nAnyone who has sex with a prepubescent child goes away for life.  Period.
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my first question would be how old is this boy because he knows that much information about that topc.  I know some children that have been sexually abused have a unhealty knowlegde and facination with things of a sexual nature.  I have also known kids with forms of autism to learn and be obsessed with different functions of the body.  Just tell him that the conversation is making you a little uncomfortable and you would rather no talk about it.
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Actually, Megan's Law doesn't stop abuse. It only names those who are sex offenders. Study after study in the U.S. show that the majority of child sexual abuse is committed by people the child already knows - parents, step parents, family relatives and friends, babysitters, coaches, teachers, youth pastors, etc. So this fact makes it unlikely that you can protect your child from danger by looking at such a registry. You're better off screening the adults who know your child, and being careful which of these adults are alone with your child. They're more likely to offend than some stranger down the street or in the next town over.
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It would have to be the 2nd person who is making porn movies. At least the 1st person as a child admitted his wrongfulness.If these 2 were abused sexually, who was the abuser? the abuser is the one that sthe blame for how these 2 turned out. People want to blame a child for the way they act when really its the parents fault for allowing these kids to act as though.
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I work with children and this is what I see when they are being abused.First thing is they withdraw in themselfs and don't do what they usually do.Like go places with people or hang with their friends. Their school work fails. Then they start acting out.Doing things to get introuble.Plus they're mad alot and will say disrepectful things to u.You also might see them always being hurt. I wish u all the luck in finding out the truth.
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i do it often enough. whats disturbing is how many sex offenders live so close to elementary schools. i tell my son where these bad people are and show him their picture. not to make him paranoid but kids need to be aware of the dangers that are out there for them.
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Have her talk to someone at her school (teacher, counselor, etc.) -- they have to take action if she reports abuse. Separately, she can call child protective services or, for an emergency situation, the police.
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Maybe they don't know what's going on. Unfortunately...child pornography happens in many places all over the world. So it's not anything new that they feel is worth a story. Who knows? The media is weird.
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How old is your daughter?  And how old were the boys who did it?  If they are ALL minors, you probably have no legal action.  Sorry.  Just talk with the parents and make sure they talk with their kids so it doesn't happen again.  \n\nIf one of the boys was an adult and your daughter isn't, then there is a real problem, and you could have him arrested for sexual assault on a minor.
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I was molested by a cousin when I was 7 I didn't tell someone till I was 14. Please don't wait. These perverts could be out hurting other children. If you can't tell her write it in a diary and leave it in plain view. If you have kind of mother that's a little nosy, she'll read it and she will come to you. Or just write her a letter telling her what happened and how hard it was to tell her to her face. Getting these people off the street will help you feel better.