§tèvë

Jun 14, 07 - 4:32 PM

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In my local paper today, one of mnay interviews i did yesterday, after speaking on FiveLive on Tuesday night

Nice to be recognised by the press!

Adver Comment... Listen to those who know best

WHENEVER the subject of paedophiles is raised there are always strong views.

Publishing addresses of convicted child molesters is either a necessary step to prevent further abuse, or an incendiary measure that will lead to violence and vigilantes on the streets, depending which side you fall on.

It is an emotive, heart-wrenching issue, but the most important thing is that everyone approaches it with a level head - as angry mobs such as those seen across the country several years ago achieve absolutely nothing.

And as well as keeping calm, it's vital that the voices of those with experience of paedophiles, such as Steve Bevan at Survivors Swindon, are listened to.

Mr Bevan is a renowned expert in the field and has devoted much time to campaigning and researching the subject.

His measured and articulate opinions should be borne in mind by the lawmakers of this country.

Ken

Jun 14th, 2007 - 4:55 PM

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Steve

Disaster! VCR failed

However if it's only five minutes was there a printed transcript?

Meanwhile I'll check FiveLive's site for a podcast, it's certainly short enough if it's only five minutes long.

Ken

Jun 14th, 2007 - 5:06 PM

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Ok found the BBC News shorter summary online. It might be the push to upgrade to digital radio now...

§tèvë

Jun 14th, 2007 - 7:09 PM

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Here's the full story

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swindonnewsheadlines/display.var.1469897.0.make_info_on_paedophiles_available_to_public.php

§tèvë

Jun 14th, 2007 - 7:11 PM

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Easier to read

Make info on paedophiles available to public
By Anna Mansell

A CAMPAIGNER for sex abuse victims has called for a full public register of offenders.

Steve Bevan, of Survivors Swindon, a support group for victims of sexual abuse, says the public are being fobbed off by the Government.

This follows Home Secretary John Reid's announcement yesterday about dealing with sex offenders.

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He said the addresses of paedophiles would not be made available to the public to prevent vigilante attacks and the risk of driving offenders into hiding.

Mr Bevan, himself a victim of a paedophile, says that a fully available list of sex offenders would not drive them underground as has been the case in America as the UK is so much smaller.

"In America they can drive thousands of miles to be underground, but that can't happen here," he said.

"They can't get so far here, and they operate from underground anyway."

He said a recent case where four disappeared' paedophiles' names and pictures were published online proved successful in tracking them down with two coming forward within two days and the other two being found within a week.

He believes that plans to carry out further trials on the chemical castration of paedophiles involving libido-reducing drugs would be unsuccessful in preventing reoffending.

"It does not stop them," said Mr Bevan.

"They may not be able to take sexual action, but they can still have the thoughts and go on to harm or murder a child because they cannot relieve the pressure, which is even more dangerous.

"The temptations do not go, it just causes even more problems."

Mr Reid unveiled proposals which will allow parents to ask for checks on whether new partners or people dealing with their children are known sex offenders. But anyone passing on that information would be committing a public order offence.

Many campaigners were pushing for a UK version of America's Megan's Law, which has been dubbed Sarah's Law after paedophile murder victim Sarah Payne.

But Mr Reid stopped short of making the information available to all.

He said: "We are taking some radical steps in what we are doing but it's possible to take radical steps with a degree of caution."

Initially three pilots will run in different parts of the country, with legislation to follow at a later date.

Mr Reid said programmes to tag offenders and then monitor them by satellite would be extended, and methods of ensuring safeguards on paedophiles' computers would also be tested.

Children's charity NSPCC said it was pleased there would be no Sarah's Law because it could drive paedophiles underground.

6:30pm Wednesday 13th June 2007

Ken

Jun 14th, 2007 - 9:00 PM

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You're a survivor of a paedophile. ******* media can't get anything right.

Aside from that, good piece if that's pretty much what was said last night. Thanks for the link and transcript, easier once it's online already unlike TV.

Dave

Jun 15th, 2007 - 5:59 AM

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Hey!

Tagging the offenders sounds like a cool idea...is that like through an ear or what?

Okay, okay...I know...that would be cruel...although? No, I know...it would be inhumane.

I know what might be more fair! How about if sex offenders got at least a sentence that was comparable to the amount of time the victim spent in therapy? Whoa...there's an idea.

There is a documentary style DVD just out recently entitled, "Deliver us from evil," which is about a Catholic priest which, as I recall, they estimated that he had over a hundred and fifty victims. One of which was a nine month old baby. He got seven years then was released and deported back to Ireland where they found him living in a home that had children living in it...with the family completely unaware that he was in fact a sex offender.

One of the most comprehensive sex offender registries in the states seems to be the Catholic Church...but then...you know, that is just rumor and heresay. You didn't hear it from me.

Dave

Ken

Jun 15th, 2007 - 10:43 PM

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If he abused a baby I am surprised that his fellow prisoners allowed him to live.

Can't think of many solutions for monitoring my abuser because of the times. In modern times child offenders would (I hope) receive treatment early if caught.

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§tèvë Jun 14, 07 - 4:32 PM	Lead Comment In my local paper today, one of mnay interviews i did yesterday, after speaking on FiveLive on Tuesday night Nice to be recognised by the press! Adver Comment... Listen to those who know best WHENEVER the subject of paedophiles is raised there are always strong views. Publishing addresses of convicted child molesters is either a necessary step to prevent further abuse, or an incendiary measure that will lead to violence and vigilantes on the streets, depending which side you fall on. It is an emotive, heart-wrenching issue, but the most important thing is that everyone approaches it with a level head - as angry mobs such as those seen across the country several years ago achieve absolutely nothing. And as well as keeping calm, it's vital that the voices of those with experience of paedophiles, such as Steve Bevan at Survivors Swindon, are listened to. Mr Bevan is a renowned expert in the field and has devoted much time to campaigning and researching the subject. His measured and articulate opinions should be borne in mind by the lawmakers of this country.
Ken Jun 14th, 2007 - 4:55 PM	Re: Lead Comment Steve Disaster! VCR failed However if it's only five minutes was there a printed transcript? Meanwhile I'll check FiveLive's site for a podcast, it's certainly short enough if it's only five minutes long.
Ken Jun 14th, 2007 - 5:06 PM	Re: Lead Comment Ok found the BBC News shorter summary online. It might be the push to upgrade to digital radio now...
§tèvë Jun 14th, 2007 - 7:09 PM	Re: Lead Comment Here's the full story http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swindonnewsheadlines/display.var.1469897.0.make_info_on_paedophiles_available_to_public.php
§tèvë Jun 14th, 2007 - 7:11 PM	Re: Lead Comment Easier to read Make info on paedophiles available to public By Anna Mansell A CAMPAIGNER for sex abuse victims has called for a full public register of offenders. Steve Bevan, of Survivors Swindon, a support group for victims of sexual abuse, says the public are being fobbed off by the Government. This follows Home Secretary John Reid's announcement yesterday about dealing with sex offenders. advertisement He said the addresses of paedophiles would not be made available to the public to prevent vigilante attacks and the risk of driving offenders into hiding. Mr Bevan, himself a victim of a paedophile, says that a fully available list of sex offenders would not drive them underground as has been the case in America as the UK is so much smaller. "In America they can drive thousands of miles to be underground, but that can't happen here," he said. "They can't get so far here, and they operate from underground anyway." He said a recent case where four disappeared' paedophiles' names and pictures were published online proved successful in tracking them down with two coming forward within two days and the other two being found within a week. He believes that plans to carry out further trials on the chemical castration of paedophiles involving libido-reducing drugs would be unsuccessful in preventing reoffending. "It does not stop them," said Mr Bevan. "They may not be able to take sexual action, but they can still have the thoughts and go on to harm or murder a child because they cannot relieve the pressure, which is even more dangerous. "The temptations do not go, it just causes even more problems." Mr Reid unveiled proposals which will allow parents to ask for checks on whether new partners or people dealing with their children are known sex offenders. But anyone passing on that information would be committing a public order offence. Many campaigners were pushing for a UK version of America's Megan's Law, which has been dubbed Sarah's Law after paedophile murder victim Sarah Payne. But Mr Reid stopped short of making the information available to all. He said: "We are taking some radical steps in what we are doing but it's possible to take radical steps with a degree of caution." Initially three pilots will run in different parts of the country, with legislation to follow at a later date. Mr Reid said programmes to tag offenders and then monitor them by satellite would be extended, and methods of ensuring safeguards on paedophiles' computers would also be tested. Children's charity NSPCC said it was pleased there would be no Sarah's Law because it could drive paedophiles underground. 6:30pm Wednesday 13th June 2007
Ken Jun 14th, 2007 - 9:00 PM	Re: Lead Comment You're a survivor of a paedophile. ******* media can't get anything right. Aside from that, good piece if that's pretty much what was said last night. Thanks for the link and transcript, easier once it's online already unlike TV.
Dave Jun 15th, 2007 - 5:59 AM	Re: Lead Comment Hey! Tagging the offenders sounds like a cool idea...is that like through an ear or what? Okay, okay...I know...that would be cruel...although? No, I know...it would be inhumane. I know what might be more fair! How about if sex offenders got at least a sentence that was comparable to the amount of time the victim spent in therapy? Whoa...there's an idea. There is a documentary style DVD just out recently entitled, "Deliver us from evil," which is about a Catholic priest which, as I recall, they estimated that he had over a hundred and fifty victims. One of which was a nine month old baby. He got seven years then was released and deported back to Ireland where they found him living in a home that had children living in it...with the family completely unaware that he was in fact a sex offender. One of the most comprehensive sex offender registries in the states seems to be the Catholic Church...but then...you know, that is just rumor and heresay. You didn't hear it from me. Dave
Ken Jun 15th, 2007 - 10:43 PM	Re: Lead Comment If he abused a baby I am surprised that his fellow prisoners allowed him to live. Can't think of many solutions for monitoring my abuser because of the times. In modern times child offenders would (I hope) receive treatment early if caught.