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Friday, November 18, 2011    Print

Ponying Up: The Truth About Child SexOffenders

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by RMHP Staff

Allegations of sex abuse have rocked Penn State causing shock waves across thecountry. Now, new allegations are emerging around Syracuse's basketball program  assome wonder how many alleged victims will have the strength to break their silence. 

Research shows the average child predator molests about 117 youngsters, most ofwhom do not report the offense. While a difficult topic, it is imperative parents areinformed since one of the largest predictors of reoffense is access to victims. Ninety percent of the time, the perpetrator is someone the child knows and is often in aposition of authority over the young person. Sports are an ideal opportunity for abuserssince experts say sexual predators typically seek the trust not only of the child, but also ofthe child’s parent. This makes it more difficult for the child to seek help after the abusehas begun. Choosing a horseback riding instructor or a new stable for your child’s pony may seemlike a fairly simple task, whether you are new to the industry or an experiencedhorseperson. Sarita Hudson from Stop It Now says parents need to take the extra stepsto familiarize themselves with the “warning signs” of an offender’s behavior. Tools & Limitations Not every adult is a sex offender; however it is important to educate yourself utilizing thetools available, while understanding their limitations. 

  

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So how do some sex offenders, even those who have been convicted, go unnoticedwhen working around children? Cliff Barrineau was arrested in 1993 and charged witheight sexual felonies, including the molestation of an elevenyear old girl. He served morethan 600 days two years behind bars prior to pleading to a lesser charge of lewd assaulton a child under 12 and was sentenced to time served by a judge in 1995. This was priorto the Florida Sex Offender Registry, so he and other convicted offenders aren’t listed.Since his release, Barrineau hasn’t been in trouble with the law; however his variousemployment positions, including horse show videographer, have all centered on children.  

Cliff Barrineau shoots video for a local horse show in Florida in late 2010.  

 Cliff Barrineau (1993) The National Sex Offender Registry was created in 1997, although every state follows itsown set of guidelines. For example, California has three “categories” of sex offenders.One group allows registry searchers to view the registrant’s full address, the second onlythe offender’s zip code, the third is a list only available to law enforcement officials. So, inCalifornia, the list of Registered Sex Offenders you are viewing is not a complete one. According to a survey of law enforcement officials, police also “lose track” of one in fourregistered sex offenders. Hugh Lewis Higley failed to reregister but was arrested in SanLuis Obispo, California last December. He was running his business, McLeod’sDressage, and using the alias Ben McLeod until he was captured by officials. He servedthe last nine months behind bars in prison and is now in the Sacramento County Jailawaiting his next court date.  

Hugh Lewis Higleyaka Ben McLeod

 It is also important to note many child molesters don’t have criminal records since theyare not apprehended for their crimes. Those that do have a criminal history may have alesser charge due to a plea agreement, as seen in Barrineau’s case. Hudson says,“parents shouldn’t count on background checks alone.”  Selecting Riding Instructor / Stable  Who owns the farm? Manages farm? Lives on property? Who is approved to come / gofrom farm (maintenance workers, lawn crew, etc?)  What does hiring process include? Include background checks for all employees? Subcontractors? Is horse trainer / instructor an employee of farm or do they freelance?  Are work related references checked thoroughly? Gaps in references checked?  

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