Larry Takahashi committed horrendous acts against over 100 women in Edmonton in the early 1980's. These acts included rape and sexual assaults - both of which were accompanied with violence. Several women ended up in the hospital with physical trauma and all of them ended up with severe emotional trauma (which resulted in some attempting suicide). This impacts them to this day. When he was finally convicted by the court system, he received 3 life sentences. All the victims felt that he wouldn't come out of the prison and felt some relief. HOWEVER, this has now changed!! The Parole Board has allowed him to start day parole and he's back on the streets. There are 11 conditions to this parole, but none of them include him being watched 24 hours a day. He is basically free to move about the lower mainland of British Columbia during non-curfew hours. He admits to still having "those thoughts". This is completely unacceptable to me and should be to all of us as Canadian citizens! It's clear that our parole system doesn't protect the majority and is catering to the needs of one. There is absolutely no justification that this is right. IT IS WRONG! He needs to be put behind bars and stay there. He should not be released out into the public.

Read CBC's article on Larry Takahashi here

What does this mean to you? Without meaning to sound alarmist, this means that all females (your daughter, your mother, your sister, etc.) can now be potential victims. They say he probably won't offend again - but there is absolutely no guarantee. So why are we taking the risk? Why are we allowing the current victims to be re-traumatized again? Why are we taking away their peace of mind of knowing he's locked up? Why are we allowing the potential (even a small one) of him attacking more women?

And far more important: WHY ARE WE ALLOWING HIS RIGHTS TO SUPERSEDE THE RIGHTS OF THE VICTIMS??? Why is he more important than the 100+ women that he caused lifetime pain to? Why didn't the Parole Board reach out to all the victims before this decision was reached to gain their input and address their concerns?

The purpose of this petition is to gain awareness of this situation and bring an end to it. Your signature and outcry over this injustice will show the Canadian Parole Board that they are in error and need to rescind the day parole. We did this in 2013 when he was last on day parole and we need to do it again. Don't be silent. Protect your family. Speak out and support every woman you know with the thought "I will do everything in my power to protect you". Unfortunately, Larry Takahashi's case is not unique. The Parole Board lets out other offenders on parole as well - some are justified but some are not. Another case: Graham James who sexually assaulted hockey players when he was a coach. He's out now and seeking more freedom. Is that right? Read CBC's article here.

Please support this petition and all the sexual assault victims (past, present and future).

Thank-you.