Last year Congress passed legislation which I introduced that requires life imprisonment for two-time child sex offenders when their cases are heard in Federal court. It also provides a nationwide system of tracking sex offenders so society can keep track of them if they move from one state to another. The measures will not put an end to child molestation. But it is our responsibility to take what steps we can take to prevent it. To do less is, indeed, to turn the Constitution into a mutual suicide pact and forces our children to join it.
Child molestation is a horrendous crime.
Justice must serve the youngest and most vulnerable among us, as well as those who prey upon them. Practice good security - at home, at the office, and in your vehicle. Be alert to locations and situations that make you and your family vulnerable to crime, and be aware of people around you and your family. Educate yourself on crime prevention tactics. For assistance, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Crime and Violence Prevention Center of the California Attorney General's Office.