What would you do if you have a sexual predator living in your neighborhood?

Question

I just found out I have a sexual predator living about 6 houses down from me. I didn't find out from the Homeowner's Association or Police, but from a website showing where sexual predators live. This man is a Tier 2 sex offender. I have 2 kids and I don't want them going outside, but how do you forbid your kids from going outside and playing with friends (I have a girl 12 and boy 14). What would you do? Please help

Thank you for all your responses. This person is definitely a sexual offender. I searched the website (www.familywatchdog.us) and also checked the LVMPD website for sexual offenders and he was on there as committing 'sodomy'. Unfortunately, it doesn't say how old the victim was.

Answer 1

Well, moving is not always an option. Does the website say what he did??? I have a sexaul offender living across the street--but it was for dating a 17 year old when he was 30. They are now married.

Anyway, your kids are old enough for you to explain this situation to them. They need to be prepared. They have a right to know the danger out there. Keeping your kids inside is not realisitic. Maybe have more things going on at your house. This way your kids can interact with their friends in a safe enviroment. Have sleepovers, xbox nights and the alike. Have your kids go places. Make sure they are never alone outside. Give one of them a cell phone while outside. You still have to live your life. I would be as terrified as you. However, it is not fair that he is out of prison and now you are living in one. Be cautious. Let everyone in the neighborhood know, so all can be aware. Information is a good defense. Watch your kids carefully. However, they will need other outlets if going around the neighborhood isn't safe. So, make sure you are the so-called Kool-Aid mom. Take them to the mall, movies, park, etc.

Answer 2

Does your neighborhood association know? If not, I'd call and tell them.

As long as this guy is seeing his parole officer (or whatever it is he's required to do) I don't think the police can make him move away.

If I were you, and moving isn't an option for you, stay as far away from him as you can. Supervise your children closely, even if it means sitting on your steps while they plan in the yard.

Do you have a monthly neighborhood association meeting of any type, or do you hang out by the pool with the other parents there? If so, mention it to them and hope that the word spreads and this guy might be uncomfortable enough to leave your neighborhood.

Answer 3

As a general rule, I do not ever let my kids be outdoors unsupervised, but they are younger than yours. In this case, I would only allow them to play outside together or with a group, and as often as possible, I would be outside with them. I would also warn any and all neighbors. You don't know that this person preys on children, so adults may be at risk, too!!! I would advise any adult not to go out alone. I would also call the police with your concerns, and ask about and assure you rights. For instance, do you have the right to blow him away of he enters your yard?!!! This will also let the police know that people are aware of their presence, and they may keep a closer eye on him. Some may not have even personally been aware of the offender, and this will bring it to their attention.

I like Woodworking's idea!!!!

Answer 4

Talk to your kids, they are old enough to realize that some people are sick enough to like preying on kids and yes they are out there somewhere. Teach them to defend themselves and what to do if someone tries to do something to them or any of their friends. Talk to the homeowners association and the police as to what are this man's rights and which are yours. Invite the police to talk to the kids on your block, with their parents, about how to deal with this situation, and get all the parents together and have a talk with the police as well, to determine where you stand as as community. Harassing or offending the guy probably will not help. Get some counseling on how to deal with this.

Answer 5

Personally I would get a large 4X8 sheet of plywood, and paint on it...
DANGER!!!....BEWARE!!!!
SEXUAL PREDATOR LIVING 6 HOUSES DOWN FROM US!! GUARD YOUR CHILDREN! ---> THIS WAY

I would get a large stake and put it in the yard, and wait for the housing authority to contact you!! Then, I would involve the local television station about it, so that EVERYONE will know that he is in the area!!

That silliness of dont tell dont ask only applies to Gay people, not Sexual Predators!! They are a menace and prey on children and they can not be rehabilitated, no matter what those Physciatrists say, (ask all the people who lose children to those people, after they have molested or killed many times over!!)...

And if the housing authority says you have to take the sign down, take them to court, (this prevents you from taking it down right away, because while the court date is far away, you can still keep it up and warn people)!

He will get the message, that he is not wanted in a neighborhood with kids...

AND, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE, THAT HE IS ONE, OR, you will be in deep trouble..so, make sure he is who you think he is...!!

I wish you well..

Jesse

Answer 6

Call the police to come and find out if he is a sexual predator. And be with your kids outside of your house, but first you must tell them about how dangerous it is for them to be outside the house.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

Supervise the kids outside and try to force the sex offender out of the neighborhood.

Answer 8

I would let your kids play outside but maybe in backyard with the there friends that way they will still be safe .
you do have a fence in yard i hope.
tell your kids about the man and have them stay away from that part of the neighbor.
start a neighborhood watch group with other parents.

Answer 9

When they go outside GO OUTSIDE TOO! Don't let your children run around in the street, or go too far down the sidewalk. Let them know they can go in the backyard, the front, or whatever you decide is best. Tell them about the man, and what to do if he or any body else tries to take them away. Make your friends in the neighborhood aware of him too!

Answer 10

Erm ..... curiously 109 .... and maximum of them are rapists. Wow. Now i think risk-free *rolls eyes* .... < sarcasm. there have been in basic terms approximately 3-5 in my direct neighbourhood; yet so a approaches as zipcode and surrounding neighbourhoods (realitively the place i stay and artwork) there have been 109 comprehensive. Rape and sexual battery have been an mind-blowing form of the offenses. in basic terms a number of the different sort. I in basic terms checked the link through fact i presumed there does not be too many. What success, huh? *locks door* xD ? What does one hundred fifty five non-mappable offenders advise?