The SelfProtector

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

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

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