How well do you know your neighbors? Maybe not as well as you think. Statistics show that for every 12 miles there are 7.5 registered sex offenders. How many homes do you and your children drive by each day that are inhabited by sex offenders? The answer is several! Most states offer a sex offender registry that can be accessed online.
Do you want to be informed when a sex offender moves in to your neighborhood? For one, I would like that information. I know that Megan’s Law requires sex offenders to register and for authorities to notify the public about sex offenders. In most places, except for a handful of local agencies, there is no proactive notification.
I am hoping this article will awaken more people to the fact that knowing if there are sex offenders living near youis very important these days. Especially if you have children. And finding out is easy.