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SIGNS THAT AN ADULT MAY BE HURTING A CHILD

September 29, 2021

Keeping children safe is so much challenging for many reasons and one of many is perpetrators who sexually abuse children, that are usually in positions of trust. According to the survey, 93 percent of child sexual assault victims know the perpetrator which includes family members, members of faith communities, coaches, teachers, and other helping professionals. Be cautious of an adult who spends time with children and exhibits the following behaviors: Does not respect boundaries or listen when someone tells them “no” Engages in touching that a child or child’s parents/guardians have indicated is unwanted Tries to be a child’s friend rather than filling an adult role in the child’s life Does not seem to have age-appropriate relationships Talks with children about their personal problems or relationships Spends time alone with children outside of their role in the child’s life or makes up excuses to be alone with the child Expresses unusual interest in child’s sexual development, such a

WHAT DO I DO IF I DON’T FIND SOMEONE ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY?

September 29, 2021

Sex Offender Registries are extremely helpful resources to keep a check on your surroundings and places you are traveling to. But sometimes they don’t list everyone who has been considered sexual offender. Registries only include people who have been convicted of sex offenses — but might not include all people who have been convicted of sex offenses. Depending on the conviction and the laws of the specific state, tribe, territory, or district, not all offenders have to register, registration lengths vary, and not every name on a registry will be made public. Keep in mind that surveys show that most people don’t report sexual assault, and many perpetrators are never arrested or convicted. Because of this, it’s important to use general precautions and prevention practices in your community. If you searched for a specific individual on the sex offender registry and didn’t find the person or need more information, you can call your local police department to find out if the individual is r

WHAT DO I DO AFTER FINDING SOMEONE ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY?

September 15, 2021

In one of our previous articles (which you can check out here) we showed you, what the sex offender registry is, how do they work, and what to do with the registration information to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe. Now the question arises how do I learn more about an individual sex offender? So, if you find any registered sex offender living nearby you or you just want to know about someone who may look fishy to you, you can contact your local police department and can ask about their risk and the level of monitoring that should be assigned to that registered sex offender. At some places or jurisdictions, the law enforcement will notify the community very actively about the level of risk they might have through any community meeting, notice in a newspaper, or any other medium. To provide all the information of that registered sex offender and the level of monitoring they will need. What else do we need to know about sex offenders is that not all sex offenders a

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

August 23, 2021

Unwanted sexual acts, violence in the house, assault at the workplace, and whatnot. Sexual Violence rises every single second. Here are some different types of sexual violence you might want to know - Sexual Harassment - which can be unwelcome verbal and physical sexual attention. One should feel comfortable in all the places whether it is your workplace or school. You can also report harassment to the authorities at your job, school, or local law enforcement. Stalking - is unwanted or repeated surveillance by an individual or group toward another person. Keep yourself aware of stalking behaviors to help you prevent them and take steps to protect yourself. Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - once happened in childhood, it stays long with them. Many perpetrators of sexual abuse are in a position of trust or responsible for the child’s care, such as a family member, teacher, clergy member, or coach. Using Technology to Hurt Others - cybercrime is on the top of the list which is increa

WHY CONSENT IS IMPORTANT?

August 16, 2021

Before highlighting why consent is important, it is important to know what is consent? Many people still struggle to understand it. When people are sexually together, they have to agree with what's happening. This is called giving consent. It can be defined as an agreement to do something which involves both the partners together and with their permission. When we talk about sex, it’s important for everyone involved to give/receive enthusiastic consent. Enthusiastic consent means everyone is into what’s happening and shows they’re ready through words and actions. Establishing enthusiastic consent before and throughout sexual activity means everyone is on the same page and having fun together. Remember, if consent is not given by everyone involved, it’s sexual violence. So how do I know if it’s Consensual Sex? During the sexual activity if everyone present, must agree willingly to everything that’s happening as you go. It’s important to remember things like silence or a nod are not

WHY DO YOU NEED THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY?

August 06, 2021

With the increasing cases and headlines about sex offenders every now and then, the best way to safeguard your neighborhood and your loved ones is to be well informed about the happenings around you. OffenderRadar is one such tool that will tell you to access the information on registered sex offenders so you can keep yourself, your child, and your loved ones safe. OffenderRadar is currently running in the USA and covers almost all the states there while giving fast updates with the complete offender’s profile. There 2 ways to search the offenders in your areas - 1- By Name - This allows you to search offenders by name near your area, neighborhood, or the new city you are traveling to. 2 - By Location - OffenderRadar provides every bit of information about registered sex offenders in the United States of America. To get information about the sex offenders you may search the National sex offender registry state-wise or even by the city, address, zip code of the offenders at offe

SODOMY LAW AND 2021?

July 13, 2021

In the 19th and 20th centuries, sodomy laws started to use as secondary charges in cases of sexual assault, sex with children, public sex, and sex with animals. Most of those cases involved heterosexual sex. But it began to be used in a new way, distinctly against gay people, in the late 1960s when gay rights progress starting to be made. These laws were started to use against gay people in three ways. First, they used to limit the ability to raise children in gay people. In some states, gay people were also refused to adopt and become foster parents as well. Second, the law started to impact their career life refusing them to have a job or getting them fired. Third, the laws which have been used in public debate, to justify denying gay people equal treatment and discredit LGBT voices. Later, some of the states rewrote their sodomy law which would be only applied to gay people but not to straight ones. But in the remaining states, there were no official changes were made and the law i

WHEN YOU ARE FALSELY ACCUSED OF A CRIME

June 25, 2021

It can be so incomprehensive to be accused of some crime you did not commit and have no idea about it. The worst part, when you don’t know the seriousness of the crime and there will be no guarantee for the charges to be dismissed or you will find not guilty. Whenever such an incident happens and unfortunately, you find yourself falsely accused, you need to take immediate action to protect yourself. The following steps you may find helpful if falsely accused - The only thing you might know that you are innocent but have no idea how to proceed and what the legal rights are. The first and foremost thing is to find an experienced attorney who has have handled similar cases like yours. A lawyer can help you develop a strategy to fight against false charges. 1 - You should always know the seriousness of the allegations - Always understand the seriousness of the offense and the penalties one can face. Even when you are innocent, you should not assume that people will also consider you in

8 VULNERABLE POINTS OF HUMAN BODY TO SAVE YOURSELF FROM SEX OFFENDERS.

June 12, 2021

Imagine you were attacked, you and your life were threatened and you need to save yourself. The human body is full of wonders, giving us many opportunities to fight back and also makes us vulnerable. There are many pressure points or you can say vulnerable points that you can use as your shield to fight back in case of an attack. The first and foremost thing is to aim at the most vulnerable parts of the body, especially if you aren’t engaged in any practice of self-defense moves. Poke those Eyes - Well, a truth, if an attacker can’t see you, you will be much harder to grab. Poke or jab in the eyes to distract the attacker that will cause so much pain to him giving you enough time to run away from there. Break that Nose - It is the most sensitive area that has many nerves. Palm strike the attacker’s nose and you’ll able to win some time to escape from there. Punches in the Ears - When the only body part you can reach of an attacker is ears, don’t hold back. Show them the power of a

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