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Parents at the forum discussed that Kuppe was given a green staff shirt. The parents said the green shirt connotes more authority and allowed Kuppe to go anywhere in the camp without being questioned. Chute said it is common for sexual predators to ingratiate themselves in order to earn trust and gain access to their victims. la Camp. "We did the same kind of back- ground checks [at Ramah], and I trust the JCC is doing the best they can with the information they Melissa Ser have" Ser added that camp administrators are often not free to provide information to parents or the general community when a criminal investigation is pending. "I don't fault the camp; they did their due diligence during the hiring pro- cess" said Nancie Rakotz Becker, parent of a 6-year-old camper. "I feel my child is safe; she's there now [for mini-camp]. I love their programming" JCC Response The JCC said they were unable to com- ment because of the pending investiga- tion; however, their spokesman Michael Layne issued a statement, which is excerpted here: "The Board of Directors, leadership and staff of the Jewish Community Center cares deeply about the well- being of JCC Day Camp children and families. The health, safety and welfare of our children have been and remain our highest priority. "We are heartsick that this incident occurred and are thoroughly evaluating our policies and procedures to ensure that it does not happen again. "The JCC pledges to maintain proac- tive, open and honest communication with camper families and the greater community. At the appropriate time, we will share information. "We are here for the campers and their parents or guardians as well as our staff' Bond Denied At an Aug. 18 bond hearing, Kuppe's attorney Walter Piszczatowski asked that his client be released on bond into the custody of his parents, who work from home and agreed to monitor him around the clock. Piszczatowski argued Kuppe was an A+ student from a close-knit family who would not flee the area or pose a danger to the community. Federal Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford denied bond and ordered Kuppe's detention continue on the grounds he had engaged in "covert and exploitative conduct" and that similar offenders had found ways to continue their criminal behavior despite strin- gent supervision and restrictions. The detention order also cited that Kuppe lived within 400 feet of a school as another reason for denying his release on bond. According to Lt. Curt Lawson of the West Bloomfield Police Department, the investigation is ongoing, including continuing interviews with JCC camp- ers by trained professionals at CARE House, an Oakland County facility that specializes in helping victims of child abuse, including sexual abuse. If evidence of sexual abuse is found, Kuppe could be charged and prosecuted by Oakland County in addition to the federal child pornography charges he now faces. At press time, a preliminary examina- tion was scheduled in U.S. District Court for Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. Positive Response Some parents expressed confidence in the JCC, endorsing the way the organi- zation handled the crisis and expressing confidence about their children's safety and well-being. "I still feel very comfortable sending my kids to the JCC. I'm very confident in their leadership" said Melissa Ser, mother of two JCC campers and a for- mer director of Ramah Jerusalem Day Those with information or questions may call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200 or the 24/7 U.S. Attorney's Office hotline at (888) 702- 0553, or email usamie.victimservisces® usdoj.gov. Counseling or other support services are available through Jewish Family Service Resource Center at (248) 592-2666. See related story, page 22. ❑