Posts Tagged ‘Sex Offenders’

How Safe is Your Neighborhood? How to Use the Sex Offender Registry

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There are many websites that offer a sex offender registry for you to research and locate the residence of sex offenders in your neighborhood. However, only one is a collaborative effort between the United States Department of Justice and all 50 states that host public sex offender registries: The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public […] read more

What to Do if You’ve Been Sexually Harassed by Your Roommate

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If you have been sexually harassed by your roommate, what options do you have? What can you do if your name is on the lease as well as the roommate harassing you? There are a number of steps you can take to rectify the situation. Setting Boundaries First, it is very important to inform the roommate […] read more

Sexual Predators in Your Complex?

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Living in proximity to a known sexual offender can be scary, but it's even more frightening--and more dangerous--if you're not aware of it. State governments and a variety of watchdog groups offer a wealth of resources for looking up and tracking sexual offenders in your area. Use these resources to become and remain aware of who your neighbors are, and teach any children in your household what to do if a stranger approaches them. read more