WTF? This sounds like a really bad idea and a good way to kids some kids hurt or worse...
Kidnap TV: Rescue or Re-Abduction?
FoxNews.com | Monday, November 22 | Catherine Donaldson-Evans
A new reality show about capturing and returning kidnapped children might never "recover" from efforts to keep it off the air.
"Recovery" the latest brainchild of reality-show kingpin Mark Burnett features former military and government operatives performing surprise overnight captures of kids who have been abducted, usually by a parent who doesnt have custody.
While Burnett, the mastermind behind Survivor, The Apprentice and The Restaurant," characterizes the missions as rescues done with the help and knowledge of authorities, the feds say theyre illegal, and child advocacy groups call them re-abductions.
Theyre emotionally disrupting a childs life, and ultimately theyre putting the child at further risk, said James Beistle, executive director of the Texas-based Team Amber Alert. Its not entertainment, and its abusive to children. Theyre re-victimizing children.
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Kidnap TV: Rescue or Re-Abduction?
FoxNews.com | Monday, November 22 | Catherine Donaldson-Evans
A new reality show about capturing and returning kidnapped children might never "recover" from efforts to keep it off the air.
"Recovery" the latest brainchild of reality-show kingpin Mark Burnett features former military and government operatives performing surprise overnight captures of kids who have been abducted, usually by a parent who doesnt have custody.
While Burnett, the mastermind behind Survivor, The Apprentice and The Restaurant," characterizes the missions as rescues done with the help and knowledge of authorities, the feds say theyre illegal, and child advocacy groups call them re-abductions.
Theyre emotionally disrupting a childs life, and ultimately theyre putting the child at further risk, said James Beistle, executive director of the Texas-based Team Amber Alert. Its not entertainment, and its abusive to children. Theyre re-victimizing children.
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