Notification IS prevention. It’s a simple message, but it means and says so much. Knowledge empowers people to make better, more informed decisions.

On January 17th, Michael Prudhomme turned himself into the Albuquerque Police Department. His identity was made public through the media, billboards, and local law enforcement. The knowledge of this dangerous individual, who was wanted for or Cruelty Towards a Child-Great Bodily Harm and Battery Against a Household Member, was so pervasive that it became impossible for Prudhomme to stay away from justice.

Knowledge was what made the difference. In a collaborative effort between the media and law enforcement, the public was notified of Prudhomme’s criminal status, and ultimately it was their knowledge that brought him to justice. Notification works.

Read more about the arrest at this link: New Mexico Most Wanted Offender Arrested

The Harris County Sheriff's Office deploys the T.A.S.K. (Teaching Awareness to School Kids) program in partnership with OffenderWatch Initiative and Raising Cane's.

Watch the video below and read the full article HERE.

Two former gymnasts (one an Olympic medalist) accuse a USA Gymnastics team physician of sexual abuse.

Read the article and watch the video HERE.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Deputies are now posted at every elementary school in Leon County.

The decision - and the money to pay for it - were approved just two weeks before opening bell.

Kristen Coe was picking up her daughter at school Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised to see a deputy out front.

"I love them being here," Coe said. "The added security makes me feel better as a parent and I know it probably makes the students feel a lot more safe and secure."

Brock Turner is officially registered as a sex offender in Greene County, Ohio.

Read the article HERE.

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