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President’s Message
With the midnight oil burning at the Maryland General Assembly, legislators decided on a mandatory 15-year prison sentence for people who commit more serious sex offenses or rape against a child, instead of a five-year sentence under existing law. They also eliminated the possibility of reduced prison sentences for good behavior for violent and repeat sex offenders. I was in Annapolis today as Governor Martin O’Malley signed these bills into law, and thank Joan Harris, Dee Zepp, Assemblymen Steven Schuh and Michael Smigiel and the countless other volunteers and lawmakers that made today possible. Congrats on a solid win!
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Chelsea’s Law Gains Momentum in California Assembly
Chelsea’s Law has been swiftly making its way through the California legislature. It has support on both sides of the aisle, including Democratic Assembly leader, John Perez and Republican California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Facebook Improves Online Safety Reporting, Ignores Demand for Panic Button
Facebook’s new Safety Advisory Board, comprised of leading experts from a variety of safety organizations, introduced its new Safety Center last month to help consumers stay safe while surfing online. The Center also features tools that allow parents, teachers, teens and law enforcement to report questionable content
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Jessie’s Dad Documentary
In honor of National Missing Children’s Day (see article, May 25 Marks National Missing Children’s Day), SCP President Stacie Rumenap will join award-winning film director Boaz Dvir on June 2 in Washington, DC for his DC premier of “Jessie’s Dad.”
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May 25 Marks National Missing Children’s Day
May 25 marks National Missing Children’s Day, a day in which groups like Stop Child Predators strive to elevate child safety as a national priority.
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How technology and community helps parents keep their kids safe
Let’s face it. Teens are out pacing their parents in using the Internet, and most parents don’t have the time or energy to know what their teens (or tweens) are doing on-line. And as technology continues to evolve, parents fall further and further behind.
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