Winter 2003

FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS CALIFORNIA
By Marc Klaas
VICTIM'S FAMILY SUES VH-1
VH-1 Cable Show Glorifies Murder
LOOKING AT MISSING CHILD STATISTICS
What the Numbers Tell Us
REEXAMINING SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
the Legal Issues Surronding Registration
By Marc Klaas
NEW CANADA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY COMES UNDER FIRE
By Randall Palmer
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Summer 2003 - NEW

AMBER ALERT FEATURE ISSUE

• MONITORING THE NEW ABMER ALERT SYSTEM
  
• THE AMBER ALERT TECHNOLOGY
  
• ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF AMBER ALERT

Spring 2002

PRIVACY ONLINE
By Marc Klaas
ARE YOU FEELING PRIVATE TODAY?
By Mary Freeman
CHILD PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
By Parry Aftab
CHALLENGES TO MEGAN'S LAW
By Suzanne D. DiNubile, J.D.
THE FACE OF EVIL: TECHNOLOGY AGAINST TERROR
By Joe Diamond

Summer 2001

GARY CONDIT
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: ACTIVIST ROBIN TRUMBULL
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Major Grant Awarded To Fund KlaasKids Privacy Projects
WHY WE SHOULD HAVE THE DEATH PENALTY
By Nina Salarno-Ashford
WHY WE SHOULDN'T HAVE THE DEATH PENALTY
By Bud Welch
REFLECTIONS ON THE DEATH PENALTY
By Marc Klaas

POST-TERRORIST AMERICA
By Marc Klaas
ENDING SCHOOL BULLYING
By California Assembly woman Sally Havice
NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING TODAY
By Marc Klaas
I AM
By Drew Age 12
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

BEYOND MISSING
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: COMPUTER GURU AND SAILOR MIKE EAGAN
FOUNDATION UPDATES
* Legal Wins And Gains Around The U.S.
GIVING OUR KIDS THE RIGHT START
By Gil Kerlikowske, Chief of Police, Seattle, WA
VICTIMS' FAMILIES TURN PAIN INTO HOPE
By Kim Peterson
MOM USES BEYONDMISSING.COM TO LOCATE MISSING CHILD
By Kim Pendergast

CRIMINAL CONFESSIONS
By Marc Klaas
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION FOR OUR YOUTH
By David Kaczynski
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* California Bans Profiting On "Murderabilia" Internet Sales
* Klaas Vs. Kaczynski On The Death Penalty
* California DNA Database Approved
A CALL FOR PARALLEL JUSTICE
By Susan Herman
ENSURING CHILD SAFETY IN OUR SCHOOLS
By Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA)
KLAASKIDS SUPPORTS BRITISH SARAH'S LAW
By Marc Klaas

ELIAN GONZALES AND CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
By Marc Klaas
REFLECTIONS ON A FRIEND: DON RICHARD
By John Brodie
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Foundation Launches Century 21 Programs
* Operation Traci Tested
AMBER ALERT MOVES INTO MICHIGAN
By U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham, Michigan
NEW C.A.R.E. ALERT PROGRAM MODELS AMBER PLAN IN CALIFORNIA
By Nina Salarno, Director, Office of Victim Services

ESCAPING THE MILK CARTONS
By Marc Klaas
SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE: A MOTHER SPEAKS
By Rebecca DeMauro
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* KlaasKids Around the Country
* Polly Case Artist Memoirs
* New Child Abuse Resource Guide
STOP PROFITEERING IN HUMAN MISERY
By Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
THE MARKETING OF MURDERABILIA
By Andy Kahan
AN ANIMAL CAN'T BE WORTH MORE THAN A CHILD
By Wendy Dager

THE PRINT-A-THON PROGRAM
By Marc Klaas
AVOIDING PREDATORS ON THE INTERNET
By TeenAngel Susan
PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN IN CYBERSPACE
By Parry Aftab
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

IN MEMORIUM: CHRISTINA WILLIAMS
By Marc Klaas
REMEMBERING DR. CHRIS HATCHER (1946-1999)
By Marc Klaas
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Upcoming Legislation Redefines Child Crimes
* TV Special Focuses Focus on Crime Causes
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN IN THE MODERN WORLD
By Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA)
PROJECT HOPE HELPS FAMILIES OF KIDNAPPED CHILDREN
By Michelle Jezycki
ABDUCTED GIRL'S RETURN CREDITED TO AMBER PLAN
By Robert Tharp
SENTRYKIDS SOFTWARE EASES CHILD FINGERPRINTING PROCESS
By Robert Waryga

AMERICA'S PROMISE
By Marc Klaas
CHILD SAFETY NONPROFITS PULL TOGETHER
By Marc Klaas
COMMUNITY CENTER WORKS TO BAN BOMBMAKING WEBSITES
By Dennis Saffran and Joe Diamond, Center for the Community Interest
MARY VINCENT: FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR
By Marc Klaas
MEMORIES THAT I WILL ALWAYS KEEP
By Regina Sund

KLAASKIDS ON THE MOVE
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: MAKING BEANIE BABIES FOR POLLY
CHILD PERSONAL SAFETY: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW
By Kenneth Wooden, Child Lures School Program
IMPROVING REPORTING ON MISSING PERSONS
By Congressman Rick A. Lazio (R-NY)
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

RULES OF CHILD SAFETY
By Marc Klaas
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Vital Expansion And Outreach In 1998
PAROLEWATCH: KEEPING AMERICA'S "MOST UNWANTED" BEHIND BARS
By Joe Diamond
NEW CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS HELPS TO PROTECT CHILDREN
By Congressman Nick Lampson (D-TX)
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

MORALITY
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: LOCAL TEACHER LIGHTS A CANDLE FOR POLLY
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Memorial Event Honors Polly's 5th Anniversary
* Billboard Magazine Gives Video Rave Review
"NO SECOND CHANCES" BILL TARGETS DANGEROUS PREDATORS
By Congressman Matt Salmon (R-AZ)
COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION: DOES IT VIOLATE HUMAN RIGHTS?
By Marc Klaas

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE
By Marc Klaas
FILM-MAKERS DONATE NEW SAFETY VIDEO
By Joe Klaas
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* We've Got A New Name
* Appearances Around The Country
MAKING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS INTO LAW
By Bruce Johnson, State Senator, Ohio
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GROWN UP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
By Caroline Gladowski
CHILD SAFETY WORKBOOK OFFERS PARENTS AND COMMUNITIES NEW SOLUTIONS

BANG! BANG!
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: ELLIOTT GROVES
ALIEN CHILD MOLESTERS ARRESTED IN STING
By Keith Roberts
NEW FEDERAL LAWS FOCUS ON INTERNET STALKING, ENFORCEMENT
By Marc Klaas
FINGERPRINT CHECKS FOR NONPROFITS: THE VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN ACT
By Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL)

THE TRIAL
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: CREATIVE GIVERS HELPING KIDS
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Foundation Looks Back On 1996
* New Video, Public Appearances For Foundation Leaders
LET'S CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION: A VICTIMS' RIGHTS AMENDMENT
By Marc Klaas
SEX OFFENDER PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: CALIFORNIA'S BOLD STEP
By Randy C. Rossi, California Department of Justice
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

SILVER LININGS
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: THE WILD ONES RIDE AGAIN
FOUNDATION UPDATE
Champion Runs For Children' Rights
STRIKING AT THE SOURCE OF CRIME: FEDS AND COMMUNITIES TRY OUT MAJOR SYSTEM
REFORMS
By Mary Freeman
CALIFORNIA PASSES "MEGAN'S LAW"
By Assistant Chief Randy Rossi, California Department of Justice
POLLY'S GUIDE TO A SAFE SUMMER
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

PREVENTION
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: METER SLEUTHS SEEK MISSING KIDS
By Joe Klaas
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Auto Dealers Rev Up For Child Safety Campaign
A NEW AGENDA FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY
By Congressman Mark Green (R-WI
FEAR IS NOT THE ANSWER: TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SAFETY
By Robert Stuber
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

THE BURDEN OF CHILD SAFETY
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: KLAAS FOUNDATION MUSKETEERS
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* Foundation Web Site Catches World's Attention
* Kids Off Lists: New Crime Bill Hearing
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND TRACKING: WE NEED IT NOW
By Congressman Dick Zimmer (R-NJ)
DATA ON CHILDREN EASY, CHEAP TO GET
By Jim Herron Zamora
POLLY'S GUIDE TO A SAFE HALLOWEEN

TECHNOLOGY ON PARADE
By Marc Klaas
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: DOCTOR HITS TOP SPEED FOR KIDS
FOUNDATION UPDATE
* "Klaaskids" Home Page crawls Onto The Web
* March On Washington For Children
* Gomes Is Contra Costa Volunteer Of The Year
ASSURING THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN
By President William J. Clinton
METROMAIL PROFITS BY ENDANGERING KIDS
By Blair Richardson, Attorney-at-Law