Are you aware that there may be a registered sex offender in your
area? It might very well be possible that a sex offender was
recently released from jail. There is a law that says they must
register, but many buy homes in residential neighborhoods, and no
one ever says a word.
- Go to http://www.familywatchdog.us.# Look for "step 2" on
the site.
- Type in your address. The website will then show all the
registered sex offenders in your area. (Click on the colored dots
for more information about each offender.)
- Read about their offense. If it's something serious like rape
or child molestation worry. If it's something stupid like indescent
exposure the person isn't dangerous, and probably isn't a rapist or
predator. If it's statuatory rape look into it more and find out
how old they were vs. how old the 'victim' was. If they were close
in age it was most likely consentual sex in a teenage couple and
they are unlikely to be a pedophile or predator, but talk to them
just in case.
- This is serious business- if there are any dangerous sex
offenders near your address, keep children away from their houses
and yards!
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Warnings
- Teach children that if anyone makes them physically
uncomfortable they should run, and tell a trusted adult
immediately!
- It's also important that you teach your children to react
loudly to any touching that they're uncomfortable with- it draws
attention to the scene, and may deter a sexual predator.
- Don't ostracize someone because they decided to go streaking
one time. Those people are a clear indication of why sex offender
laws need reform. These people need your support. Find out what you
can do to get the laws changed.
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