Pedophiles present a image of protection....

[LeftHander]

To gain access to children. To set up trust with parents and gain unfettered, unsupervised access.

Foley being a child protection advocate positioned himself in such a manner.

This is what makes pedophiles so dangerous. They are clever and will present themselves in such a manner that adults and children drop their defences. When the time is right the abuse begins.

Foley is a predator. Using his power, authority and cloak of protection to gain cloise and personal access to young impressionable teens.

If he did not sexually abuse a minor, his behavior was certainly leading to that based on his postion and the contact he had with teens.

[mcg]

1. some warning signs and tips

Some warning signs that suggest that someone might be a pedophile,
a summary of 'Eleven Ways to Spot a Pedophile'
http://www.kidproofusa.com/SiteCM/U/D/9C42AF57181D43C4.pdf#search=%22pedophile%20trust%20parents%20access%22

1. Shows an intense interest in children and childlike things.
2. Has idealistic views of children.
3. Has limited peer relationships.
4. Calls children “friends.”
5. Is over twenty-five years old, single, never married, lives alone or with parents.
6. Moves often and unexpectedly.
7. Participates and organizes activities that exclude other adults.
8. Takes excessive photographs of children.
9. Works and plays in areas that attract children.
10. Decorates his home with childlike décor.
11. Is generous with gifts.


Child safety tips from the Counter Pedophilia Investigation Unit
http://www.cpiu.us/childsafety.php?name=

Quick tips:
Make sure the computer your child uses is in a central location,
The CPIU discourages use of chatrooms by young children.

Q: What are some tricks that sexual predators use?
A: Most childhood sexual abuse occurs with someone a child has
an established and trusting relationship with, whether known
or not by the parent. Teaching your children about stranger danger
is outdated and does not address the reality that most children
know and trust those who abuse them.

Sexual predators are smart, extremely cunning and are often the
pillars of the community who we would least expect to molest our
children. They will do anything to get access to children.

[verse18]

2. Exactly-It's called Grooming.

[yellowcanine]

3. I would like th hear a psychologist weigh in on the likelihood that Foley

did not act on his obvious sexual fantasies about teenage boys. As a lay person, it would seem to me that anybody willing to take the risky approach of sending unsolicited sexually explicit emails to minors would be likely to also engage in high risk physical sex with minors.

[lonestarnot]

4. Just wait. I'll bet there is more. I'd put money on it and I don't

gamble much.