Reply #223: I have NO CLUE what you are talking about. [View All]

[troubleinwinter]

"too much makeup and stuff".

"IMAGE" is somewhat important to some of us who are over 45"

""Reality Shows" as more than tabloid trash"

Ms. Gosch's child was abducted off the street and is missing. She did not go to a makeup artist and try out for a part in a stage play as the mother of a kidnapped child.

Perhaps you'd be interested in some information about Ms. Gosch, her work and the foundation:

Noreen founded "THE JOHNNY GOSCH FOUNDATION", a month after the kidnapping and developed a program called "IN DEFENSE OF CHILDREN". She has presented more than seven hundred speeches all over the United States, reaching thousands of people. She wrote the "JOHNNY GOSCH BILL", which was passed into law in Iowa on July 1, 1984. A year later, Missouri as well as seven other states adopted the bill and passed it into law. This law, which is still called "THE JOHNNY GOSCH LAW", provides the immediate involvement of police when a child is missing, instead of the previous 72-hour policy of waiting.

The past twenty three years have been dedicated to trying to locate Johnny, but also to make the world safer for other children. During her programs, she shares the "PROFILE OF A PEDOPHILE", which enables many parents to be more aware of who may be in contact with their child and how to detect abnormal behavior. In many communities, following her program, arrests have been made due to the "new awareness of the informed public".

Her work has led her to Washington D.C. in August 1984, to testify at the "ORGANIZED CRIME SENATE HEARINGS", with Senator Specter. During hearings she shared the information gathered by her and private investigators as to the type of kidnapers that took her son and the relationship to organized crime. By going public with this information, she began to receive many death threats. These threats have continued throughout this investigation.


FAQs About The Johnny Gosch Foundation

1. What does the Johnny Gosch Foundation Do?

It serves an educational organization for families to learn about the "Profile of a Pedophile". It also provides a liason between parents and the Missing Childrens Center in Arlington VA.

2. How long has the Johnny Gosch Foundation existed?

It was formed in November of 1982... It has remained throughout the eighteen years Johnny Gosch has been missing.

3. What else does the organization do?

Throughout the 1980's.... major pieces of legislation were passed into law concerning the rights of abused and kidnapped children both on the state level and federal level. Noreen also presents programs in schools. Children relate in a better way when they meet her in person, there is a great deal of audience participation by the children.

4. How is the organization funded?

It is funded through private donations and revenue received through fund raisers and programs presented by Noreen Gosch, Johnny's mother.

5. Who founded the organization?

Johnny's mother, Noreen Gosch.

6. Does the organization help other families?

When parents of another kidnapped or murdered child contact the foundation. Noreen works with them to provide information and assistance necessary to remain active in the search for their child.

7. Does the Johnny Gosch Foundation work with law enforcement?

In most areas of the country, law enforcement welcomes any assistance possible when a child is missing. The Johnny Gosch Foundation offers its assistance to parents through law enforcement agencies.

8. How long will the Johnny Gosch Foundation be in existence?

It will remain active as long as there are funds to continue the programs.

9. Does the organization recommend private investigators?

If parents are interested in retaining a private investigator ... the foundation maintains a list and will share names with the parents.

10. Does the Johnny Gosch Foundation need money?

As long as there are sexually abused, kidnapped and murdered children the foundation will need the funds to operate. Crimes against children haven't taken a vacation in America.