Comments on: Plaintiffs in Kamp Kanakuk Suit Ask Court For a Restraining Order

By: PR

PR — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:39:32 +0000

KR-

The supposed cover up you just mentioned had nothing to do with Kanakuk in Branson. He drove a vehicle for k-life on a trip. He lives in Orlando, and has never been employed by the camp.

By: KR

KR — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:44:24 +0000

http://ozarkssentinel.com/family-requests-injunction-andor-restraining-order-against-kamp-kanukuk-an-p1494-1.htm

Kanakuk and Joe White have also tried to hid the news that another counselor associated with the camp was arrested in Orlando on 7 counts of sex abuse. Seems like Kanakuk is quickly destroying its good reputation. It is mind boggling that Joe White is still involved with the camp.

By: Liesl McQuillan

Liesl McQuillan — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:28:30 +0000

I hope the family knows that there are a lot of us out there who support them in our thoughts.

By: Gilligan

Gilligan — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:47:08 +0000

I can’t imagine what this family is going through on a daily basis, but I do know them, and this is so outrageous it’s disturbing. I think the previous comments nailed the gist of it. Grooming, shame, and an implicit acknowledgement of guilt by White. White and his staff have spent endless hours over the last few years trying to control the victims and families through additional “spiritual” counseling over the phone. Many have settled. Many chose not to pursue litigation, as the shame is just too much. In fact, when someone strays from White’s counseling on this matter, i.e. screening calls or not responding to gifts, White has a habit of showing up on their doorstep…regardless of location. It’s very, very disturbing. This is a great, loving family of devout faith. They only seek to protect their son and prevent future abuse at Kanakuk, or at any similar program.

By: KK

KK — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:00:10 +0000

Joe White would not be desperately contacting the plaintiff unless he is running scared. It would seem if he felt innocent he would allow the legal process to work in his favor. Even after his attorney says the contact would stop he sends a package. Very strange behavior by a man who knows his days are numbered. Kanakuk has been great in many ways over the years despite this man and his inexcusable cover up of sexual abuse taking place right in front of him.

By: Liesl McQuillan

Liesl McQuillan — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:06:20 +0000

Let me guess: Joe T. White and his wife are attempting to “help” the victims through good, Christian outreach? Shameful.

By: XT

XT — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:12:24 +0000

Very disappointing. If true, Joe White should be ashamed of himself.

By: Neal

Neal — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:18:49 +0000

“Shortly after the Defendants were served, Plaintiffs’ counsel contacted defense counsel and requested that Defendant Joe T. White stop contacting the Plaintiffs. Defense counsel agreed that his client would no longer contact the Plaintiffs. Again, on June 25, 2011, Defendants’ counsel agreed that no further contact would occur. However, on July 8, 2011, a package from Defendant White and his wife, arrived at the Doe home.”

Maybe Joe White learned a thing or two about “grooming” from his ex-employee.

“To establish a good relationship with the child and the child’s family, child groomers might do several things. For example, they might take an undue interest in someone else’s child, to be the child’s “special” friend to gain the child’s trust. They might give gifts or money to the child for no apparent reason (toys, dolls, etc.).” [Source]