Sex Offenders & How Can You Prevent It For Yourself And Your Family?

The United States is in an alarming state for sex offenders. As per the reports,  every year, more than 300,000 women are raped and 3.7 million are confronted with unwanted sexual activity. In addition, approx. 900,000 children are maltreated each year, 9% are sexually abused. Sex offenders can be anywhere and you wouldn’t be able to figure out who is that person. They could be your neighbor, your close relatives, your known ones or anyone else. There are certain websites like Offender Radar that track and has a record of all those people that tells on the basis of location and your neighborhood. 




 

One of the biggest reasons why is it important to be informed about assaults is so that you can take steps to prevent it. And, there are many steps that you can take to reduce your and your family risk of sexual assault. 

  • Make sure every adult knows about healthy sexual development in children and the warning signs of sex offenders. Let everyone in the family know about the new people in your neighborhood. 


  • Have a conversation with your family members especially with the kids.  If you would communicate with your kids/ girls of the family, they would be more comfortable in bringing out a certain issue in front of you. 


  • Set clear family guidelines for personal privacy, respect, safety, healthy communications and behavior. Talk to them about these guidelines. Keep the conversation on if someone will violate these guidelines inside & outside the family what can be the outcomes of it. As children grow older the guidelines may change. 


  • Prepare young people to take charge of their safety by practicing skills. One quick action can stop most abuse. Also, have a meeting with your neighbors' from time to time to increase the safety for your own good. 


  • Learn about the state department, agencies in your area and how can you connect with them. Consider making a list of resources for everyone to have and having a list of phone numbers where you can contact in case of emergency will always come in handy. 


  • Always check about the places you are going to and about your neighborhood on the registered sex offender website to take precautions beforehand. 

Staying alert and updated are always helpful to protect yourself and your family from an unknown danger. Remember, the prevention starts from your own home and from your own people. 
Location: United States

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