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Child Abductions: The Hype vs. the Reality

By David KnowlesNov 13th 2009 – 4:28PM

(Nov. 13) -- Are children more likely to be abducted today than they were in past generations? It's a question every parent contemplates, especially in the age of 24-hour news, when sensationalized reports of missing children -- such as 7-year-old Somer Thompson's abduction and slaying -- seem to be a permanent fixture on...

Background on Polly Klaas Foundation

The Polly Klaas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity organization devoted to preventing crimes against children, assisting in the recovery of missing children, and lobbying for legislative assistance.

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