Most parents routinely sign consent forms allowing their children to participate in school outings without giving it a second thought. AMW encourages you to participate in your child’s safety while both on and off school grounds. According to Canada’s Safety Council, thousands of injuries occur to students on school outings. Follow these tips to help ensure your child’s next field trip will be not only educational but injury-free Continue reading Think Before Signing That School Consent Form »
According to the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), illicit drug use among teens is decreasing. But unfortunately, prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Parents can take an active role in drug and alcohol abuse prevention by setting a positive example for their teens. Joselle Shea of the NCPC offers a few basic suggestions for how parents can be positive role models for teens Continue reading Keeping Your Teens Drug And Alcohol Free »
Talk about good timing!
We decided to shoot an episode of America’s Most Wanted in Sacramento this month, because of two big cases in the area that I really hope we can help solve. One is the cold-blooded murder of a man and his seven-month-old son, the other a series of brutal sexual assaults by “The NorCal Rapist,” a vicious predator who’s attacked at least ten women since 1991.
While we were there, I also wanted to meet with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who’s a leader on an issue that’s very important to me: DNA testing. The governor worked hard for the passage of California’s Proposition 69, which will make his state one of a handful where DNA samples are taken from felony suspects when they’re arrested, not just from people convicted of crimes. That’s something I want to be implemented nationally, because a national, unified DNA database will not only lead to many more crimes being solved – it’ll help protect innocent people from being wrongly convicted. I’m working toward that goal, and I wanted to interview Governor Schwarzenegger about it for an upcoming episode of America’s Most Wanted. Continue reading A Special Visit With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger »
We see all kinds of horrible crimes here at America’s Most Wanted, but the hardest stories to tell are the ones that involve abused children. Child abuse is more than sexual abuse of children. Take a monster like Greisy Valencia whose crimes were so horrible she’s a member of John Walsh’s Dirty Dozen. Valencia abused and tortured her daughter so severely that investigators are surprised that she lived to tell her story. You might even remember the story of the disgusting fugitive couple Robin Robinson who actually watched her boyfriend, Bill Balser inflict absolutely mortifying torture everyday on her daughters, making their lives a living hell. Continue reading Make A Difference For Abused Kids »
According to the CDC, approximately 1.5 million women are raped or sexually assaulted each year. These devastating crimes have far reaching consequences, and yet they remain among the most underreported. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a great opportunity to get people talking about these important issues.
Angela Rose, Executive Director of Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) states that victims are often retraumatized by law enforcement and the reporting process, and this negatively impacts a victims desire to pursue justice. According to Rose Continue reading Victim Empowerment Through Education »
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