NH OUTLOOK, Monday, 2/13/2006
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Return to index of stories... 		Child sex offenders and how some state lawmakers would like to deal with them.
Now on New Hampshire Outlook.
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Return to index of stories... 		Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would change the way convicted child sex offenders are dealt with in New Hampshire.
If passed, the law would give prosecutors the option of sending offenders to prison for 25 years.
While supporters and critics of the bill share the same goal -- protecting children-- they sometimes disagree on how to best do it.
We'll hear more about the proposed legislation in a moment.
But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn has a story about efforts already underway to protect New Hampshire's children.
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Return to index of stories... 		The sex offender legislation will be considered by a House sub-committee before it moves on to a hearing in the FULL house in March.
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Return to index of stories... 		Here to discuss the "Sexual Predators Act" and other measures to protect children from sexual offenders: is the sponsor of the Legislation, Senator Joseph Foster of Nashua who represents District 13, Dr. David Finkelhor the Director of the UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center and Carolyn Lucet, a clinical social worker who treats sex offenders.
Welcome.
Q SEN Foster: HI-LITES of what the Child Protection Act does.
** mandatory 25 years for first timers, LIFE without parole for repeat offenders.
Tighten sex offender Monitoring.
Allow Towns to prohibit registered offedners from moving newar schools, & day cares
Q DR FINKLEHOR: One provision calls for TRACKING offenders released from Prison -- SOUNDs good, but how EXPENSIVE would that be??
Q CAROLYN LUCET: 80-percent of assaults on children are by adults close to the victim You see cases like this --How would this LEGISLATION
impact THOSE cases?
Q SEN FOSTER: The legislation would give PROSEUCTORS the power to seek
HIGH mandatory minimum sentences.
** some say since WHEN do attorneys tell JUDGES
what the sentence will be.
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Return to index of stories... 		Q CAROLYN: How well does treatment work?
Q DR FINKLEHOR/ CAROLYN: Can offenders re-enter society safely
Q SEN FOSTER: What about Teen Lovers
Should that Individual be treated the SAME way an adult victimizing a child is
handled?
Q SENATOR FOSTER: Why is this legislation needed now?
Q DR FINKLEHOR: Do we know what percent of sex offenders are REPEAT offenders?
Q SEN FOSTER: Is this legislation meant to be punitive or is it meant to treat the problem.
Q CAROLYN: DR FINKLEHOR: Is there anything MISSING from the legislation that would WORK to protect children
Q SEN FOSTER: What about SEX OFFEDER REGISTRIES.that inform public of dangerous sex offenders in their community. ARE they a USEFUL tool -- Haven't there been constitutional challenges.
Q SEN FOSTER: In Ohio: Civil rights activists are challenging a Law that allows prosecutors to go to court to evict convicted sex offenders who live within 1,000 feet of a school.
** at issue: The law does not require an assessment of whether the sex offender poses any threat to children
q CAROLYN/ DR FINKLEHOR: According to Dept of Corrections, there are 4 staff members to treat 688 sex offenders.
Is that adequate?
Q SEN FOSTER: WILL THE STATE INCREASE FUNDING FOR TREATMENT?
Q Cost of all this -- has to be STEEP.Is there a poltiical will for that??
Q What additional resources do we NEED if this becomes law
Q What additional resources to we need either way
Q How much costs to law
Q What are other ways to protect children
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One of the provisions in the Bill is to allow for civil committment.
Explain that.
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We asked one of the convicted sex offenders at the prison about his thoughts on how children can be better protected, here's what he said.
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Return to index of stories... 		Dr. Knoll, the psychiatrist at NH's State Prison had this to say about civil committment:
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Return to index of stories... 		We asked a Convicted sex offender at the state prison his thoughts on how children can be better protected, here's what he said:
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Return to index of stories... 		That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook.
Thanks for watching.
I'm Beth Carroll.
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/13/06
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:40 minutes
Child sex offenders and how some state lawmakers would like to deal with them. Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. State lawmakers are considering legislation that would change the way convicted child sex offenders are dealt with in New Hampshire. If passed, the law would give prosecutors the option of sending offenders to prison for 25 years. While supporters and critics of the bill share the same goal -- protecting children-- they sometimes disagree on how to best do it. We'll hear more about the proposed legislation in a moment. But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn has a story about efforts already underway to protect New Hampshire's children.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire, William Fenniman Jr.\Dover Police Chief, Nicole Dolbec\Dover Parent, Anne Saunders\Dover Parent, David Finkelhor, PhD\Dir., UNH Crimes Against Children Research Ctr., Dan Millis\Department of Corrections, James Knoll IV, MD\Psychiatrist, Marc Kempton\Convicted Child Sex Offender
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/13/06
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:40 minutes
Child sex offenders and how some state lawmakers would like to deal with them. Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. State lawmakers are considering legislation that would change the way convicted child sex offenders are dealt with in New Hampshire. If passed, the law would give prosecutors the option of sending offenders to prison for 25 years. While supporters and critics of the bill share the same goal -- protecting children-- they sometimes disagree on how to best do it. We'll hear more about the proposed legislation in a moment. But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn has a story about efforts already underway to protect New Hampshire's children.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire, William Fenniman Jr.\Dover Police Chief, Nicole Dolbec\Dover Parent, Anne Saunders\Dover Parent, David Finkelhor, PhD\Dir., UNH Crimes Against Children Research Ctr., Dan Millis\Department of Corrections, James Knoll IV, MD\Psychiatrist, Marc Kempton\Convicted Child Sex Offender
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/13/06
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 18:00 minutes
Child sex offenders and how some state lawmakers would like to deal with them. Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Here to discuss the "Sexual Predators Act" and other measures to protect children from sexual offenders: is the sponsor of the Legislation, Senator Joseph Foster of Nashua who represents District 13, Dr. David Finkelhor the Director of the UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center and Carolyn Lucet, a clinical social worker who treats sex offenders. Welcome.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Joseph Foster\ District 13, Sen. Joseph Foster\Bill Sponsor, David Finkelhor, PhD\Dir., UNH Crimes Against Children Research Ctr., Carolyn Lucet, LICSW\Sex Offender Treatment Provider
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/13/06
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 18:00 minutes
Child sex offenders and how some state lawmakers would like to deal with them. Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Here to discuss the "Sexual Predators Act" and other measures to protect children from sexual offenders: is the sponsor of the Legislation, Senator Joseph Foster of Nashua who represents District 13, Dr. David Finkelhor the Director of the UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center and Carolyn Lucet, a clinical social worker who treats sex offenders. Welcome.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Joseph Foster\ District 13, Sen. Joseph Foster\Bill Sponsor, David Finkelhor, PhD\Dir., UNH Crimes Against Children Research Ctr., Carolyn Lucet, LICSW\Sex Offender Treatment Provider
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Return to index of stories... 		Monday Feb. 13, 2006
We did two shows today.
1. We had Beth and the guest look in the monitor to watch the SOTs but we forgot that I need to switch the monitor back to graphics. So they only saw part of the SOT but heard the rest. Everything else seemed okay.
2. We placed the guests in the wrong place but knowingly. It really makes a big difference on where they sit so to have the right angles for the cameras. The women to Beth's left was always looking to her left and all you could see was profile. It was not good.
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Return to index of stories... 		MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SEX OFFENDERS
New Hampshire lawmakers are debating a bill to reform penalties for crimes against children. If HB1692 becomes law, first-time sex offenders could receive a minimum of 25 years in prison. We explore the implications of the sexual predators legislation, talk to community members, legislators, therapists and prisoners. We'll also explore options for protecting children from predators.
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2006/hb1692.html
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SEEING SENIORS: LOSS
For many people, losing a long-time partner means painful loneliness and confusion. In this "Seeing Seniors" report,
NH Outlook's Phil Vaughn brings us the story of a woman who is learning to cope after losing her husband of nearly 50 years. We'll also hear various perspectives on how survivors can move forward after the loss of a loved one.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE: REP. JEB BRADLEY
Representative Jeb Bradley joins NH Outlook host Beth Carroll to talk about the current session, his recent visit to Iraq and concerns of voters in New Hampshire's First Congressional District.
http:/www.house.gov/bradley/
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
NH ORIGINALS: Dean Kamen
New Hampshire's own Dean Kamen has a passion for invention and an eye toward revolutionizing the way we live. Kamen holds more than 150 patents, including the Segway Human Transporter, the heart stent, a portable dialysis machine, and the independence mobility system or IBOT wheelchair. He's field-testing a water purification device that could revolutionize how Third World countries produce clean water. Where does he get his inspiration and what is he doing to inspire future generations? We'll get some answers when we profile Dean Kamen, a true NH Original.
http:/www.dekaresearch.com/aboutDean.html
http:/www.nhptv.org/outlook/nh_originals/
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Friday Journalists Roundtable
Journalists from around the state discuss the week's top stories. Guests: TBA
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Return to index of stories... 		Monday, February 13th:
Coming up: exploring options for protecting children from sexual predators. Find out what lawmakers are considering and hear from a convicted sex offender NEXT on NH Outlook.
Tuesday, February 14th:
Coming up: Seeing Seniors and coping with loss. How loved ones can begin to move on after losing a family member. I'm Beth Carroll that's straight ahead on New Hampshire Outlook.
Wednesday, February 15th:
Coming Up: NH Congressman Jeb Bradley joins me in-studio to talk about issues facing Congress, including the budget and Iraq. I'm Beth Carroll that's Ahead on NH Outlook.
Thursday, February 16th:
Coming Up: New Hampshire's own Dean Kamen talks about his inventions and what he's doing for future generations. He's this week's "NH Original" -- that's NEXT on NH Outlook.
Friday, February 17th:
Coming up: Journalists from around the state join me to discuss this week's top stories. I'm Beth Carroll New Hampshire Outlook is next.
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