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Nov 08, 2007, 01:37 PM
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TRIGGERING - possible paedophile - please do not read if triggered by this.
We received a written note from my son's school today. On Monday, a stranger in a blue vehicle (we have the registration number), lured a Grade 3 learner to his vehicle. Very fortunately, nothing happened as the child's mother arrived just in time to fetch her. The Child Protection Unit is busy investigating the matter and an arrest is expected soon. The teachers have spoken with the children regarding their safety, as have we. (My child is so 'stranger-phobic', I can't imagine him being lured). The school principle said that he cannot give out more information at the police's request as it could hamper their investigation. I am so shocked! My son waits in a park opposite the school for his ride home! I have now asked him to wait behind the school gates. I really feel for the mother of the Grade 3 child.
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Nov 08, 2007, 01:43 PM
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i am sorry to hear of this and any time i hear something similar a part inside of me cringes up... as you said, your son is "stranger-phobic"... i'm so sorry for the pain, anger, strife this type of thing creates... it's so sad that little children must live in fear as a form of self-protection... ah, dam this real world sometimes... god i wish we ALL could just get it... we are a family....
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#3
Nov 08, 2007, 01:46 PM
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Yes, you are so right!
Thank you for your kind thoughts. PS - Edited to re-add trigger icon
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Nov 08, 2007, 03:01 PM
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You know... this just sends shivers... doesn't it...
(((hugs)).... |
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Nov 08, 2007, 03:09 PM
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It does!
Thanks Freewill!! Sorry - another edit to add the trigger icon. I thought it was automatic with trigger posts!
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Nov 08, 2007, 05:10 PM
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Sabrina...I'm a teacher, and waiting inside the school gates/property is a good precaution.
We have all sorts of "codes" in place now in our school for various emergencies, like "lockdown" in case of an intruder, etc. We practice these drills. The school can't do much outside the school property, but within the school grounds, there should be monitoring and teachers watching as all students leave. Patty |
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#7
Nov 08, 2007, 07:11 PM
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How frightening! I hope your son and all the students stay safe.
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Nov 09, 2007, 01:09 AM
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Thank you seeker and Airway!
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Nov 09, 2007, 02:05 AM
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i understand how you feel, sabrina. hope things will work out for you and others.
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