The show on sexual predators really gave me some insight. Not only did it give me some explanations to why they prey on children but it also helped me to not feel so guilty. My brother molested my daughter for about 2 years. I began seeing signs of it, but couldn't put it together. Then one day she became extremely upset over burning a bag of popcorn and finally just broke. I asked her what was wrong and she told me everything. I felt so guilty over not knowing before I did. Now I do know that I am not the only one who was blind to it. We go to trial in 3 weeks over this. My daughter is very scared, but she also knows that she will be helping other children by testifying against him. I never knew a 7 year old could be so strong.

HI TYRA.
FIRSTLY I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR SHOW IS GREAT IT ALWAYS HELPS ME TO IMPROVE MY MISTAKES ASE WELL ASE HELPS ME TO DISCOVER KNEW THING.
I JUST HAVE ONE REQUEST I LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA AND WATCH YOUR SHOW EVERYDAY,BUT I CANNOT ANSWER QUESTIONS OR ENTER COMPETITIONS BECAUSE YOU DO NOT HAVE SOUTH AFRCA UNDER YOUR COUNTRIES. IT IS KIND OF HARD COS I WANTED TO BE PART OF THE Q&A,QUIZ,COMPS ECT.

PLEASE COULD YOU TRY AND CREATE SOUTH AFRICA AS A COUNTRY SO THAT WE COULD PARTAKE OF THIS WONDERFUL OPPOTUNITY.

THANXS

IN SHORT I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU
AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

TAKE CARE.
LOTS OF LOVE
REGARDS
SAFIYA

@Tyra - As much as I sing your praises, you are only human, and bound to make mistakes. I have to say this was a big mistake and oversight on your's or your producers part to have Genarlow wilson on your show represented as a victim. Whichever, I have to say that you don't have my respect or agreement on this one.

@Lynne - I am not sure how both parties are culpable. They all got drunk, but the boys went further and raped that 17 yr old girl, and took advantage of an intoxicated 15 yr old. If this were one boy, then we could sit here and debate that they were intoxicated and made a mistake (notice, it would still be a debate), but no this was a gang of boys, and they took turns raping this girl. I stand 1000% behind these girls, and have no sympathy for Genarlow. In some ways I am happy his case made national news, because now more conscious women can begin to publicly discuss the insanity behind defending such a boy.

This is a direct exhibit of men developing or already having a disdain for women. To be clear, this type of behavior only intensifies as long as these boys are told that it is "ok", "you were ALL at fault", "she should have known better". If you don't teach them that this disregard for women is UNACCEPTABLE now, then when will they learn to respect, love, and honor the women in their lives? How do they develop the proper respect for the bearer's of their society? I am not sure if you understand the seriousness of this. You describe it as knee-jerk reactions, but I implore you to look at the facts here. This type of behavior is all too common in black enclaves, in addition black women go unprotected in general all across the globe, while black men are NEVER chastised for debasing and devaluing them. Black women are more likely to be killed by a husband or boyfriend and have that case go unprosecuted. These gang rapes are on par with the genocide in Rwanda and the rape in the Congo, yet there is no war here, to explain this (NOT EXCUSE IT). To draw a parallel, you only have to look at the Dunbar Village caseS, and see this behavior of disregard and sexual terrorism right in our own backyards! If you disagree, I think you need to study the mentality that allows several males to stand around and wait to relieve themselves in an unconscious or unconsenting female, and NONE of them stop to consider her. I guarantee you it is not love or respect. And "exploration/experimentation" would have to be the farthest thing from their minds. They are learning that this human being means nothing and is disposable. And you would post on a board to excuse them of this behavior? They do not need excuses, they need to understand that this violent disregard and sexual terrorism on women of their community is not going to be tolerated! If we don't choose to protect our women, why should we expect others to protect or respect us?

Good job Tyra
I'm amazed at the people who are claiming Genarlow Wilson, who they accurately acknowledge was inebriated, was responsible for the acts of a 17 yr old girl....they were BOTH irresponsible and BOTH inebriated, and BOTH culpable for what happened. He shouldn't be held to a higher legal or moral standard than she was. If she's a victim, so is he and the other teens in that room...victims of teenage stupidity.

I agree that many of the laws that are suppose to protect, are simply knee-jerk reactions by legislators looking for quick and easy photo-ops as the "defenders of children". Many are just plain dumb and its time intelligent individuals look at some of these laws and regulations and speak out about the flaws in them.

Let's just be real about what G. Wilson did
"The "Exhibit A" videotape shows him taking part in a gang rape of a semi-conscious, 17-year-old girl, No matter how much (two glasses of Cognac) the 17-year-old may have had to drink, no matter how much she may have flirted with those boys, she did not consent to having sex with all of them, one right after the other. Yet it never occurred to the "smart" and "spiritual" Genarlow to say, "Stop it. We should not be doing this." No. Genarlow watched, waited and gladly took his turn. When they were through raping her, Genarlow helped his friends drag the comatose victim to the bathroom. They opened the door, pushed her in, watched as she fell to the floor and closed the door. I guess she wasn't much fun anymore."
Yes that's what he did, not him and his girlfriend in a moment of lovemaking, a videotaped gang rape. I'm all for making amends and becoming a better person but don't misrepresent what you've done. Let's stopping sacrificing our daughters at the alter of male hormones and sexuality. We've given 18 yr olds the right to die in wars, vote for presidents, and drive cars that can kill instantly, this isn't about "misunderstanding" this is about owning up and taking responsibility.

The show really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

The show today really hit home for me. I was molested by my father for two years. It started when I was 9, and it ended shortly after I turned 11 because my mom left him (he was very abusive). This was 15 years ago and nobody in my family knows.
About 4 years ago I went to visit his mom (my grandmother) whom I hadn't seen for about 16 years. They were 2 little girls and a little boy there. After saying our hellos I ask "who are they?" and she said they were my sisters and brother I was in shock. I didn't ask but they seemed to be 5, 6 and 7 years old. They were spending the summer with her but they were my father's kids. I couldn't believe it. I feel so ashame that he might be molesting them and I'm so scare to say anything. I have forgiving him and I don't hate him for doing what he did, and I don't want this in my life again, but its killing me to think that he is making a child's life miserable the way he did mines for those two years. I don't know what to do.

Tyra this show has raised aquestion in my mind... mr.wilson I feel isn't a victim there are however real victims such as myselfand women such as the dunbar raoe case victims. As a black woman, I feel that Tyra, you should be exposing the horrible truth concerning the way black women being victimized in the US doesn't get any attention. nor justice. Tyra we could do without these pompous makeover shows or whatever. what women in our society need is a host willing to attack the issues and expose the predators.Who amongst us in the media will join the outraged and say...WHERE'S THE JUSTICE AND BETTER YET WHAT ABOUT OUR DAUGHTERS?

Tyra this show has raised aquestion in my mind... mr.wilson I feel isn't a victim there are however real victims such as myselfand women such as the dunbar raoe case victims. As a black woman, I feel that Tyra, you should be exposing the horrible truth concerning the way black women being victimized in the US doesn't get any attention. nor justice. Tyra we could do without these pompous makeover shows or whatever. what women in our society need is a host willing to attack the issues and expose the predators.Who amongst us in the media will join the outraged and say...WHERE'S THE JUSTICE AND BETTER YET WHAT ABOUT OUR DAUGHTERS?

Tyra this show has raised aquestion in my mind... mr.wilson I feel isn't a victim there are however real victims such as myselfand women such as the dunbar raoe case victims. As a black woman, I feel that Tyra, you should be exposing the horrible truth concerning the way black women being victimized in the US doesn't get any attention. nor justice. Tyra we could do without these pompous makeover shows or whatever. what women in our society need is a host willing to attack the issues and expose the predators.Who amongst us in the media will join the outraged and say...WHERE'S THE JUSTICE AND BETTER YET WHAT ABOUT OUR DAUGHTERS?

The sex offenders show was informative and helpful...until Genarlow Wilson came on the air. I was HORRIFIED that Tyra Banks was giving him a national apology as if he were a victim. He is not a victim nor is he a hero. He deserves no apology. It seems that civil rights leaders, the media, a Presidential candidate and your show gladly IGNORE and dismiss the true story that "Mr. Innocent" was involved in a "gang bang" on a 15 and 17 year old girl, both minors, who had been drinking. Using an underage girl's mouth as a sperm dump truck at a "party" should not be excused or tolerated. And if he had been 18, he would have been in jail. I am extremely disappointed the Tyra Banks show did not use the last minutes of the show to ask real survivors of molestation/sexual assault how they have healed/survived their trauma and if they had any advice for others. There had to have been a more appropriate time filler than Wilson, espeically when there are REAL victims, like myself, who struggle to heal and shatter the silence surrounding sexual assault daily. Seeing Wilson on this show was a slap in the face to many women and Tyra needs to know that.