It recognizes that public safety is best served when registered sex offenders are not concealing their location to avoid harassment. The release of this information to the public is meant to enhance public safety, not to punish the offender. The information may not be used to harass or commit any crime against the offender. Public safety is best served when offenders are not concealing their location to avoid harassment. Protecting yourself and your family Certain behaviors signal that you should be cautious in allowing an individual access to your children.
Child molesters have well-developed techniques for luring victims.
Teach your children to avoid situations that put them into danger of abuse, molestation or abduction. Help protect your child by establishing a home environment where your child feels safe to tell you anything, without fear of shame, ridicule or punishment. A safe and supportive home environment, combined with clear instructions about what behavior is acceptable and what is not, will guide your child's actions and encourage your child to tell you if something improper happens. Many parents warn their children not to talk to strangers. But more often than not, an abuser or abductor is known to the child.