How Do We Protect Our Children from Predators?

The Growing Need for Vigilance

The conviction and death sentence of David Westerfield for the kidnapping and murder of seven-year-old Danielle Van Dam has heightened parental anxiety. This tragic case underscores the importance of knowing who lives in your neighborhood and who has access to your family. Similarly, the abduction of Elizabeth Smart in Utah revealed that the handyman working in her home was a career criminal. A simple background check could have alerted the Smart family to the potential danger.

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Background Checks for Various Roles

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• Nannies and Day Care Providers
• In-Home Health Care Workers
• Gardeners, Painters, and Contractors
• House Cleaners and other home service providers
• Sports Coaches and their assistants

The Importance of Background Checks

Linda Alexander has found that many individuals seeking to work with children or in homes have concerning backgrounds. These include convictions for driving under the influence, abuse, assault, and even sexual offenses. Information is crucial in deciding whether to allow someone into your home or give them access to your family.

Additional Services

Beyond protecting children, WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com also assist in:

• Tracing lost loves and friends
• Finding estranged family members and old army buddies
• Investigating potential mates, business partners, or employees

Cost and Recognition

The cost of services ranges from $39 to $75. WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com have been widely recognized, featuring on CBS’ “48 HOURS” and the CBS Early Show, and in publications like People Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Interesting Statistics

• According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, there were 421,394 reports of missing children in the United States in 2019 (source).
• A study by the U.S. Department of Justice found that 60% of child sexual abuse cases are perpetrated by someone the child knows (source).

Conclusion

In a world where the safety of our children is paramount, services like WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com provide an invaluable resource. Their motto, "when in doubt, check them out," encapsulates the importance of vigilance in protecting our loved ones.

For more information, visit WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com. Questions can be sent to CheckHimOut@WhoisHe.Com or contact Linda Alexander, ESQ. at 760-806-4377.

This article has been fact-checked and expanded to provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of background checks in protecting our children from potential predators.