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Bikers volunteer their time to keep children safe

December 28, 2010|By Megan Strader | KWCH 12 Eyewitness News

(WICHITA, Kan.) — T-bone, Hillbilly, Turtle - uncommon names for some people doing a dangerous and uncommon job.

"It's never too cold to have that security of the child knowing nothing's going to happen," explains Sticks.

He's just one member of a volunteer group called BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse. When Eyewitness News caught up with the group, they were stationed in front of Wichita home, protecting the child inside, a child that is believed to have been abused.

"There's a gap between when the abuse happens and trial and BACA comes in a fills that gap. We provide security, comfort, safety and empowerment for children that have been abused."

Sticks says its common in abuse cases for the child to get threats when trial dates draw near. That's when judges, family members or police call on the group to help - free of charge.

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"We have a daily check in list, everybody checks in and check out when they're on the premises."

Someone is at the home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering any assistance the family may need.

"If an escort is needed to the school or shopping center we do that as well."

Members say no one likes that child abuse happens, but they're willing to do something about it,  no matter the cost.

"We're here, we're watching them 24/7, whatever it takes and they're really appreciative."

So while their names may be unique, it's their passion for kids that makes them special.

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