NCJ Number
95686
Date Published
1982
Length
94 pages
Annotation
A transcript is provided of a hearing on S. 1701, a bill to amend Title 28 of the U.S. Code, to authorize the Attorney General to acquire and exchange information to assist Federal, State, and local officials in the identification of specified types of deceased persons and in the location of missing children and other specified persons.
Abstract
A statement is presented by an ordained minister and former high school teacher arrested and charged with 14 offenses against children, including 11 counts of sodomy in different degrees and 3 charges relating to distribution of pornographic literature, alcohol, and marijuana. The witness states that he served no prison term; instead, he is on probation. He advises that parents should always know where their children are and be suspicious when their children have money from unexplained sources. In addition, he recommends that parents give their children love and affection, so the children will not seek it from strangers. Statements of a panel consisting of Mark Richard, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice; and Dana E. Caro, Deputy Assistant Director, Organized Crime Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, are provided. Richard notes that since May 1977, 47 persons have been indicted for the distribution of child pornography; 43 have been convicted. The opposition of the Justice Department and the FBI to the bill is explained. Testimony is also offered by John Walsh, representing the Adam Walsh Resource Center. He counters the Justice Department's arguments against the bill. Additional statements are included, as is the text of S. 1701. For John Walsh's statement, see NCJ 95687.