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[iamdee1]

From everything I am seeing and reading, it looks like they started the Task Force in 2003 but are just now making it public.  Kudos to them.


I still haven't been able to determine how often it is on yet but I am going to watch for it again this Sunday night to see if it keeps coming back and will let you know.

MSNBC has some of the best shows IMO.  I like to watch Lockup too.  Takes you inside some of these peoples minds.  Interesting.

[Dredimus]

Are we letting this thread die?

[iamdee1]

No, not yet.  Just trying to think of where we are going next with it.  I did get a good suggestion yesterday.  It was trying to find out if a shelter for throw away kids who are put on the streets could be started in different areas to give them a safe place to go.

Not giving up yet, just doing some research.

[conspiracybeliever]

iamdee1, on 03 November 2011 - 01:14 PM, said:

No, not yet.  Just trying to think of where we are going next with it.  I did get a good suggestion yesterday.  It was trying to find out if a shelter for throw away kids who are put on the streets could be started in different areas to give them a safe place to go.

Not giving up yet, just doing some research.

Wasn't that done years ago? Well actually I think it was for runaways. I think it was done by people, volunteers. Sort of the same theme as Women Helping Battered Women. Places where runaways could go and not be reported to authorities. Do they still have those places? I think I remember something happening years ago where government intervened but not sure.

[iamdee1]

I'm not sure that it is right to harbor runaways and I can understand why the government would intervene.  I'm sure parents would want to know where their children are, if they cared about them anyway.

I was thinking more like a safe house for kids that were thrown away and unwanted by their parents.  Maybe have the parents sign custody away and become more like a guardian, something like a house where they could have a normal childhood and can return to school.  Counselors on duty to help them with problems and adults trying to teach them right from wrong.

I live in a big city and have for years.  With my job, we have a customer data base of just under 20,000.  I have met several people who would fit into the criteria of needing a better place to stay.  I've seen mothers that are prostitutes, even have one customer whose mother was a protitute and heroin addict.  He comes to me for advice on his life and always brings me baby and family pictures, even calls me mom.

We have several others that come in too.  Kids whose parents use them to pay the rent, which in my opinion is wrong.  I've developed a friendship with some of these kids too and several call me mom.

I grew up with a boy who became a heroin addict and his wife was a crack head.  Their 2 older sons ended up on the streets after their dad jumped off a parking deck and died.  His sons have been in trouble for years and have battled with heroin and crack addictions.  They always come to see me as soon as they get out of prison.

It drives hubby crazy.  Always asks me why I surround myself with those kind of people.  I tell him, it is not their fault and that they never had a chance at a normal childhood.  They have never taken anything from me or asked anything from me except advice and I am the closest thing to a stable adult that they have.  We always exchange hugs and kisses.

Their mother had a baby with another man and their half brother is really bad.  He had a crack habit at the age of 8 and began dealing the drugs to supply his and his mothers habit.  At 12 years old, he is taken into the care of a juvenile detention center for burglary, drug possession, and possessing a gun.  Poor kid.  He will remain there until his 18th birthday.  Sad, but I really believe he needs to be somewhere besides home, for his own safety.  

Long story short, the judge got tired of seeing the middle boy and sentenced him at 27 years old to 31 years in prison for burglary and DUI.  I kept telling him that they would eventually make an example of him and they did.  Just too sad.  If they had a place to go that would teach them right from wrong, the boys may have been ok.

There are so many people out there that need guidance and someone needs to do something to help them, runaways, thowaways, too many need help and someone to care.

Edited by iamdee1, 03 November 2011 - 03:40 PM.

[conspiracybeliever]

But what if they want to know where they are because having them at home is paying the rent as you said above?

[iamdee1]

I know,  there are a lot of details that will need to be worked out, the hardest being someone to fund the project.  I do have some friends with power and am waiting for someone to come in to talk to them about the situation and how hard it would be to start something like that.

I'm sure there will be a lot of loopholes to consider.  Getting the community involved is a first step to success and I'm considering writing to a few congressmen to try to get the idea put into motion.  A petition couldn't hurt either.

I'm sure it won't happen overnight and will be a lot of work, but something I can feel good about if I succeed.  

I also thought about speaking at schools letting kids know that that there are dangers out there but doubt they let just anyone off the streets do that.  Probably need to establish myself in the welfare of children first and a website informing people of our goals wouldn't hurt either.

[iamdee1]

Here's a story with a happy ending.  It seems a man tried to abduct a kindergartener and was stopped by one of her neighbors.  


http://articles.cnn....ole?_s=PM:CRIME

[JonathanVonErich]

This thread will never die, as long as people cares about the issue.

I will always care, and I continue to make phone calls.

[iamdee1]

JonathanVonErich, on 03 November 2011 - 06:35 PM, said:

This thread will never die, as long as people cares about the issue.

I will always care, and I continue to make phone calls.

Well said and agreed.

[JonathanVonErich]

iamdee1, on 03 November 2011 - 04:38 PM, said:

I know,  there are a lot of details that will need to be worked out, the hardest being someone to fund the project.  I do have some friends with power and am waiting for someone to come in to talk to them about the situation and how hard it would be to start something like that.

I'm sure there will be a lot of loopholes to consider.  Getting the community involved is a first step to success and I'm considering writing to a few congressmen to try to get the idea put into motion.  A petition couldn't hurt either.

I'm sure it won't happen overnight and will be a lot of work, but something I can feel good about if I succeed.  

We wish you all the luck in the world De, I really hope you'll be able to create something big ( and I want to be part of it ), and if somebody can do it it's you.

I'm sure you are aware that there's already hundreds of groups dedicated to solve these issues, and that most of them are working in the shadow and doesn't have enough money to survive.

What would be great is if most of these groups or organizations could come together, that would be amazing. But I know, it's easier said than done.

But you can do it ! And I, and many people here, are behind you 100% !!  

I'm trying to create something here, in my province and my Country, many students in my psycho/crimino classes are interested. I'm keeping you posted.

Edited by JonathanVonErich, 03 November 2011 - 06:50 PM.

[iamdee1]

Thanks for the faith Jon.  I know it is going to be hard work but it will only take a few people in power to make it a reality.  I think I'm going to look into starting a web domain or something to bring attention to the situation and maybe bring a few people together that can help.

I thought for years that I would like to take in foster kids.  I had a friend that did that years and I was behind her 100% and really enjoyed the time I spent with some of the kids.  Unfortunately, she developed an addiction to prescription medication and had to give up her license.

I'll figure out the details and keep all posted on what I have decided.

Edited by iamdee1, 03 November 2011 - 07:07 PM.

[Dredimus]

There is a group called "AKA Missing: American Kids Abducted" They have a good system setup for helping people get more involved as far as offering services or help. Everything from starting email strings to community campaigns, addresses and phone numbers for key politicians for bill support, community awareness... from what I can tell they have a lot to offer...



LINK


Oh, and they also have success stories and updates.

[iamdee1]

Dredimus, on 04 November 2011 - 02:40 AM, said:

There is a group called "AKA Missing: American Kids Abducted" They have a good system setup for helping people get more involved as far as offering services or help. Everything from starting email strings to community campaigns, addresses and phone numbers for key politicians for bill support, community awareness... from what I can tell they have a lot to offer...



LINK


Oh, and they also have success stories and updates.

Thanks Dredimus, that is really a great website.  I have never seen it before.

[Dredimus]

iamdee1, on 04 November 2011 - 02:44 PM, said:

Thanks Dredimus, that is really a great website.  I have never seen it before.

My pleasure.