Karla Homolka volunteered at Montreal elementary school: Report

Tecumsehsbones

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The graph shows temperatures before present so the hockey stick already exists, it's not a projection.


Homolka's restraining order would be based on conduct that existed before the issuance of the order, therefore it would not be projection.
 

mentalfloss

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Yes the stick already exists, thanks.

As for Homolka, she's done her time and I'm sure she's been tested in a myriad of ways to ensure she's not any harm to others.

This is about old, scared people who can't understand the fact that someone can change.
 

Tecumsehsbones

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Yes the stick already exists, thanks.

As for Homolka, she's done her time and I'm sure she's been tested in a myriad of ways to ensure she's not any harm to others.
I'm not at all surprised that somebody who considers science a matter of majority opinion would have utter faith in "tests."

And it's "a myriad ways," not "a myriad of ways." Don't use words you don't understand.
 

Twila

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Seems her restrictions were fully lifted in 2005

I'm surprised that she wasn't given some life time restrictions. She must have passed whatever psych test were given.

I guess the parents of the others kids, if so offended could have their kids go to a different school...

Her children should not be punished because of what their parent has done.
 

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Seems her restrictions were fully lifted in 2005

I'm surprised that she wasn't given some life time restrictions. She must have passed whatever psych test were given.

I guess the parents of the others kids, if so offended could have their kids go to a different school...

Her children should not be punished because of what their parent has done.

I don't think her kids are being punished by restricting her access to be in charge of other children. She can have full time charge of her children, that's fine... but I am still confused as to how she doesn't have a criminal record that would prevent this
 

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None of us was in the court, but I am sure that the school board would have had their legal dept check this out. They don't need a lawsuit.

Legally speaking, we are last to the party, I suspect.
 

Twila

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I don't think her kids are being punished by restricting her access to be in charge of other children. She can have full time charge of her children, that's fine... but I am still confused as to how she doesn't have a criminal record that would prevent this

No, but her kids are punished that she can't be a volunteer at their school (assuming they want her to be a volunteer at their school). She should have chosen NOT to, so as to not create any issues for her children. Unless her children wanted her there.

It is strange that she can volunteer given her record. But I think this from the article explains it:

a private Christian school, was aware of Homolka’s criminal past before she started volunteering there.
 

Musky

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They forgive many things....why not her?

I wouldn't....but I'm not a believer.
 

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Homolka will no longer volunteer at school

MONTREAL - A private Montreal elementary school is moving to quell public fears following media reports about Karla Homolka doing some volunteer work there.

The school, which is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, says it won't allow anyone with a criminal record to volunteer in any capacity on school grounds.

The church issued a brief statement Thursday that didn't mention Homolka by name, but said it has "heard and listened to the concerns of parents and members of the community uncomfortable with recent reports in the media."

Local media captured images of Homolka using a purse to hide her face Wednesday morning as she dropped off her children outside the school in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace neighbourhood.

On Tuesday, City News reported that Homolka had occasionally volunteered at the school, including supervising a field trip and bringing her dog into the classroom to interact with children.

A spokesman for the church told the TV station earlier this week that Homolka was not a regular volunteer and was not allowed to be alone with the children.

Thursday's statement said the church would have no further comment.

Homolka and ex-husband Paul Bernardo were convicted of crimes related to the rape and murder of two schoolgirls, Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.

Homolka struck a deal with prosecutors where she served 12 years in prison for manslaughter while Bernardo was convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence.

Homolka was released in 2005 after serving her full sentence and has since settled in Quebec.

Tim Danson, a lawyer who represents the French and Mahaffy families, said Wednesday it was a "kick in the gut" for the families to hear reports of Homolka seemingly living a normal life with her husband and children. Danson also said he's convinced Homolka was never rehabilitated and shouldn't be allowed to work with children.

Homolka will no longer volunteer at school
 

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I don't understand though... to volunteer each and every year at my childrens school's I have had to get a criminal record check... why is that not he case here. Sure she has served her time but that does not imply rehabilitation... and surely the type of crime she was convicted of should prevent her having a career or volunteering with youth or children

She didn't go to regular prison. She was in
forensics facilities where they actually are rehabilitated.

To be good christians they have to forgive her or they won't go to heaven...

Where hell did you get that idea?
 

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This wasn't a public school, it is a Seventh Day Adventist school.


The school obviously did not have any policy about criminal record checks, because the news story says they will 'no longer allow' people with criminal records to volunteer.
 

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She didn't go to regular prison. She was in
forensics facilities where they actually are rehabilitated.

Going to a facility for rehabilitation...and being rehabilitated are two different things. Neither one has anything to do with the fact persons with criminal records should not be allowed to volunteer or work with our societies most vulnerable, especially a record such as hers.