ABC to air negative adoption story
November 10, 2005
As most people in the world of adoption know, right now is an important time for international adoption in Russia. So now could not be a worse time for the U.S. media to portray international adoption in a negative light. ABC news Primetime is scheduled to air a story on November 17 highlighting an adopted Russian girl who was involved in a United States pornography scandal. The tone of this story is very negative and any misleading information about international adoption could cause problems with future adoptions. The crime this little girl was forced to endure is deplorable, but it must be known that the vast majority of adoptions are completed by loving, caring families. This story could cast a very bad light on international adoption and all the good that has been done for thousands of children worldwide.
For all adoption agencies, those who have adopted, those who are in the process of adopting, or those who have been touched by adoption in any way, we need to take action. Below is a link to ABC Primetime where you can e-mail them your concerns. We must not allow negative publicity to prevent thousands of children from finding loving homes.
Go to http://www.abcnews.com and click on the Primetime page. Under “Primetime Wants To Know” there will be a link that says “E-mail Primetime.”
