Sure, many of them will get treatment behind bars. They'll tell their therapists that they can resist the urge. They may even be model prisoners. But when they get out, away from close scrutiny and a highly structured environment, the likelihood is that they're going to go back to preying on children. Keeping kids safe The good news in all of this is that there is much parents can do to keep their children safe.
Child molesters can use their radar to spot children who are needy and vulnerable.
Offenders sometimes target single-parent homes because they know the parent will appreciate having another adult around to spend time with the children. A red flag should go up if someone is too eager to please your children or gives them expensive or inappropriate gifts. Even when you're going through a rough patch in your relationship with your children, make sure they know you love them, no matter what. Children should know they can always tell you when something makes them feel uncomfortable. As parents, we have to find a way to strike a balance between being overly protective and giving our children room to grow and develop their independence.