In an era where violent crime is generally on the decline, one disturbing trend is on the rise: the killing or injury of children by their parents or stepparents. Despite a 13% decrease in murders since 1999, this particular crime continues to haunt the criminal justice system. Between 1976 and 1997, approximately 11,000 children were murdered by those who were supposed to care for them, and thousands more suffered life-threatening injuries.
While violent crime has decreased nationwide, the killing or injury of children by their parents or stepparents has seen an alarming increase. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, between 1976 and 1997, around 11,000 children were murdered by their parents or stepparents. This disturbing trend has led many concerned parents and grandparents to seek help from online resources.
One such resource is WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com, websites that have seen a surge in requests for background and criminal record checks on new stepparents or significant others of ex-spouses. "In the past year, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of persons wanting us to do investigations of this nature," notes Linda Alexander, a Southern California attorney and founder of the websites. "Parents and grandparents want to protect these children from potential abuse."
Alexander's online company specializes in a wide variety of comprehensive background checks and criminal record searches. These checks are designed to verify if individuals are who they claim to be. The service can uncover whether someone has used an alias, has a criminal record, has committed domestic violence, or is a registered sexual offender or pedophile. The website receives over three-quarters of a million hits each month, indicating the high demand for such services.
The service also assists in tracing lost loves, friends, estranged family members, and old army buddies. It can also be used to verify the backgrounds of potential mates, employees, business partners, nannies, and in-home health care workers. The cost of these services ranges from $39 to $75, and the site's motto is clear: "When in doubt, check them out."
According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, more than 35% of children in the United States are being raised in households with only one of their biological parents, often including a stepparent or an unmarried partner. Statistically, a child in such a situation is 40 times more likely to be abused than a child living with both biological parents. The number of reported child abuse cases has skyrocketed from 400,000 in 1976 to nearly 4 million in 1997.
The disturbing reality of escalating child abuse in the United States is highlighted by shocking news reports and television broadcasts. For instance, in San Diego, a seven-month-old baby girl was burned over 85% of her body when her mother left her alone with a boyfriend who allegedly put the infant in scalding water. In Springfield, Missouri, an ex-lover murdered a nine-months-pregnant mother and her three young children. In Houston, Missouri, Bobby Mayes was charged with killing his wife and teenage stepdaughter, despite having a prior record of eight felony convictions ranging from sexual abuse to burglary.
WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com have been widely recognized in various media outlets, including CBS' "48 HOURS," the CBS Early Show, The Other Half, Men are From Mars Women are From Venus, People Magazine, Yahoo Internet Life Magazine's top 100 sites for the Year 2000, Seventeen Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Kiplinger Magazine, and USA Today.
For those harboring doubts about someone in their lives, these websites offer a valuable resource. You can visit WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com for more information. Questions can be sent to Admin@WhoisHe.Com or you can call Linda Alexander, Esq. at 760-806-4377.
The rise in child abuse cases is a grave concern that requires immediate attention. While violent crime may be on the decline, the safety of our children remains at risk. Services like WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com provide a crucial tool for parents and grandparents to protect their loved ones from potential harm. By leveraging technology, we can take proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.
This article has been fact-checked and expanded to provide a more detailed and nuanced understanding of the issue. The statistics and data cited are from reputable sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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