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Predators in America’s Nursing Homes

This conference presentation by Wes Bledsoe reveals the presence of predators in America's nursing homes, debunking common myths and highlighting the need for investigation. Learn about the types of predators, their sources, and the lack of proper monitoring and reporting.

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Predators in America’s Nursing Homes

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  1. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes NCCNHR Conference – October 2005 Presented by Wes Bledsoe

  2. Agenda…  Background  Predators in America’s Nursing Homes  De-Bunking Myths  Congress & GAO Investigation  More…

  3. Background… In America’s Long-Term Care Facilities…  Rapes?  Sexual Assaults?  Physical Assaults?

  4. Background… If So…  How Many Rapes & Assaults?  Who Are the Assailants?  Staff?  Visitors?  Residents?  Where Are The Assailants?

  5. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… Tulsa World Calls, Wants Response to… “Violent Offenders, Found Incompetent to Stand Trial… Placed into Nursing Homes as Residents, By District Court Judges!” Mid-April 2004

  6. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… What Kinds of Violent Offenses?  Shooting a Police Officer 4 Times!  Killing Your Grandmother with a Shotgun!  Shooting & Killing Your Wife!  Sexually Molesting a Child…  And Having Sex With a Dog!!!

  7. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… What Kinds of Predators in Nursing Homes?  Violent Offenders Found Incompetent to Stand Trial  Prison & County Jail Inmates  Parolees  Registered Sex Offenders  Sex Offenders (Who are not Required to Register)  Convicted Felons  Assailants with Diminished Capacity, Never Charged

  8. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… Many Predators Placed into Facilities by…  State & County Agencies  District Court Judges  Dept. of Human Services / Adult Protective Services  Dept. of Corrections  County Sheriffs  District Attorneys  3rd Party Organizations

  9. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… When Rapes & Assaults Occur…  All Cases Documented & Reported?  Residents Suffer Unexplained Injuries?  Investigators Determine…  Assailants Criminal Backgrounds?  Assailants Placed by State or County Agencies?  Assaults & Assailants Tracked by Regulators?  Charges Filed Against Assailants?

  10. Predators in America’s Nursing Homes… Registered Sex Offenders… Residing in Nursing Homes July 2004 July 2005 380 795 Working in Nursing Homes 3 5 39 States – 11 States + DC No Online Registries or Registries Not Have Complete Addresses

  11. De-Bunking Myths… Myth #1 They’re Just Old Guys… Facts: July 2004 July 2005 44.5% (154) Under 60 Years Old 45.2% (341) Offenders with Ages Posted in Profiles 346 754

  12. De-Bunking Myths… Conventional Wisdom??? “Dr. Wesley Maram, a psychologist who founded and directs a private clinic in California called Sex Offender Solutions, said elderly sex offenders in nursing homes are a low-risk group. Sex drive declines with age, he said. Though there are exceptions to the rule, he said men like those at Carlton Manor are not likely to offend again in old age. At least 10 of Carlton Manor’s sex offenders are 59 or older.” “Nursing Home in Fayette County Has 14 Sex Offenders, Tops in U.S.” The Columbus Dispatch By Kathy Eckert July 16, 2004

  13. De-Bunking Myths… Myth #2 At Least Old Sex Offenders Are Safe… Facts: Offenders in Their 80’s & 90’s Ages When Last Convicted 2004 Age Range 2005 4 60’s 7 17 70’s 30 _ 8 80’s 10 29 of 30 47 of 49 Two Oldest Offenders 85 When Last Convicted

  14. De-Bunking Myths… Myth #3 If They’re in Wheelchairs or Incapacitated… They’re “Safe” Facts:  Reno, NV May 2000 Mirl D. King  Jacksonville, FL July 2002 Ivey Edwards  New York, NY May 2004 Samuel Irving  Norwood, MA Feb 2005 John Enos

  15. De-Bunking Myths… Myth #4 Child Molesters Don’t Pose a Threat… To “Old” People Facts:  Reno, NV May 2000 Mirl D. King  Jacksonville, FL July 2002 Ivey Edwards  Norwood, MA Feb 2005 John Enos

  16. De-Bunking Myths… Conventional Wisdom??? New Jersey Sex Offender Registration Policy Downgrades Tier 3 (High Risk) & Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) Sex Offenders, Who Are Child Molesters & Move Into Nursing Homes To Tier 1 (Low Risk)!!! Only Law Enforcement Officials Can Access Tier 1 Info

  17. De-Bunking Myths… Myth #5 Only Sex Offenders Pose a Threat… Facts:  Richardson, TX 2001 Patrick Whiloite  OKC, OK Sept 2002 Billy McDaniel  New York, NY May 2004 Samuel Irving  OKC, OK July 2004 John Enos  Central Falls, RI June 2005 Ronald Leddy

  18. De-Bunking Myths… The Case of Ronald K. Hilliard…

  19. Congressional Intervention & GAO Investigation… Appeals to Government Accountability Office (GAO), by:  U.S. Representative Henry Waxman  U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley  U.S. Representative Brad Carson (out of office)  U.S. Representative Betty McCollum - August 2004

  20. Congressional Intervention & GAO Investigation… GAO Investigation Currently Underway Expected Completion – Late 2005 / Early 2006  FBI Sex Offender List  Medicaid Nursing Facilities & ICFMR’s  All 50 States  In Selected States:  Will Search for Other Types of Predators - Sept. 2004

  21. There’s More…  Must Define Consensual Sex!  www.APerfectCause.org  Predator Search System  Predators in America’s Nursing Homes - 2005  Predators in America’s Nursing Homes - 2004  Selected Offender Documents  Join, No Predators in Nursing Homes Campaign  Locate Offenders  Secure Records  Document Cases

  22. “When You Put Predators In With the Prey, Somebody’s Going to Get Bit.” Wes Bledsoe President A Perfect Cause

  23. Oklahoma Chapter Office PO Box 3085 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3085 Ofc: 405.228.0513 Fax: 405.228.2695 Wes@APerfectCause.org www.APerfectCause.org

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