[RP TownTalk] Sexual predators in the area

[Nancy Augustine]

I appreciate the reminder that this list exists. It reminded me that most
bad guys look pretty darn normal. Except for the expressions on their faces
in their mug shots(mortification, anger, who knows), these guys don't stand
out. 
 
Nancy

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From: towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org
[mailto:towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org] On Behalf Of kathy galleher
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 12:41 PM
To: towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Sexual predators in the area


For whatever it is worth, I am cautious about focusing too much on sex
offender lists and websites.  It creates a false sense that we "know" who is
dangerous.   As our town's recent case demonstrates, the majority of people
who sexually exploit children and teens have never been discovered or
adjudicated. So background checks don't flag them, and offender registries
don't list them, but they could be living or working next door.  I am a big
advocate of everyone being attentive to the behaviors of adults around teens
and kids, educating kids about appropriate boundaries, and not being afraid
to ask questions if the behavior of an adult seems out of line. And, since I
am a therapist, I think making treatment available for those who need it is
a "must", because jail time  alone does not rehabilitate this problem.   I
think these keep us safer as a community.  Just my two cents.
Kathy


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