This will end. When the prisoner is released . . . Be prepared for negative backlash which may be generated by notification and registration laws. It is important to try to gain perspective . . . Frequently, family members and friends are shocked to learn that someone they know has been accused of a sex offense.
Shock is a normal reaction.
You thought you knew this person and now you're not sure. Remember the inappropriate behavior is a part of the sexual offender's life, not the whole thing. What you know of this person still remains true. It is possible to respect the person and condemn the activity. After all, bad things are sometimes done by good people.