What if a known sex offender moved into your neighborhood? Live and let live? Or do something else?

Answer 1

Do something else!!
Its horrible to think of a sicko living around people you know.
although you can be a sex offender for pee ing in public also.
if it was an actual sexual offense against women or children then i would probably try to make him miserable by telling everyone and maybe posting a sign here and there

Answer 2

I would agree with some of the others. What kind of sex offender? Child molesters are not able to be rehabilitated. I don't think that serial rapists can or those that rape in a violent manor. If you are totally sure that this person is a sex offender, call the police to let them know where he lives. I know that child molester have to register with the police.

If a child molester, I would tell anyone that has kids. If anything else, use your best judgment. As others have said, some people cry foul even though they were originally consenting. What if the person did the time and is truly trying to start over? Do you want to give them a shot at becoming a law abiding citizen or reinforce that they will be nothing but a rapist? I think that common sense needs to be used in this situation.

Answer 3

I agree with Kate.

Just keep an eye on your children- and if possible others also. I wouldn't go doing protests because as another individual said the person does still have rights. You don't know exactly WHY that individual is a convicted sex offender. For example, it could be that when he was 19 he could have been in a relationship with a 16 year old and they had consensual sex. Some one could have found out and since she is under-age he was convicted of statutory rape and now he is posted as a sex offender. Or it could have been that he has molested a little girl.

Point being you just DON'T know.. I feel all you should do is keep an eye out. Perhaps if the area has a neighborhood watch you could bring it to their attention so they can keep a look out also.

Answer 4

This is such a complicated issue. The term "sex offender" could mean a variety of things. Whatever the charge, do I want anyone living near me who might bring illegal/unethical activity into my neighborhood? Nope. Do I live under the illusion that my current neighbors are all squeaky clean and have the same set of values that I do? LOL...nope.

Branding any set of people who have been charge, convicted, and then punished for their crimes .... and then not allowing them to blend back into our society doesn't settle well with me. It just doesn't seem equitable. A person could commit murder and then serve out their term and then move in next door to me. I would never be the wiser. But.... if a guy picks up a prostitute and is caught.... his face is posted on a website for the world to see and throw stones.

So... to answer your question -- if a know offender moved into my neighborhood..... I would do what I do now. I lock my doors, I keep a close eye on my kid, and I live my life. I wouldn't take the role of stone thrower, name caller, flyer-posting zealot.

The next question is..... where (as a society) are we supposed to place these people? I feel that we will end up supporting many of them -- they will be in our shelters, on welfare, or back in prison for some reason or another.

Answer 5

I think most people think if someone is one the sex offenders list, they think the worst, but you have to remember there are many many reasons someone could be on the list, including if a 17 year old had sex with his 15 year old girl Friend in many states, he would be on the sex offenders list, of if someone urinated out doors, if he is seen, even from a distance, it could be considered exposing himself or herself in public which could put you on the sex offenders list, among many other things allot of people might not consider sex offenses.

Most times The person on the list does not live at the address shown anymore and you will get people who will vandalize the property without really knowing any kind of facts, so yes be cautious, but also learn what the facts are also before jumping to conclusions.

Answer 6

You know what I don't want a know sex offender living in my neighborhood. However I would know where he is and I can watch my children etc.
However if people keep putting up protests and stuff they might do away with that law that we know were they are living. As horrible as it is those Jack offs have rights. They might very well get that law over turn. Then we wouldn't know where they live. At least I know where they are now.

Answer 7

I had a sex offender move into my neighborhood once when my kids were younger. They were no longer allowed to be outside for even a second unless I was with them. Had the man ever attempted to speak to me or my kids, and he didn’t, he would have been informed to stay off my property or I would have called the police. I didn’t know what his actual offense was and I couldn’t have cared less, I just wanted him to stay away from my family.

Answer 8

What if you were falsely convicted and labeled a sex offender? I know someone who was.Living with that is a horrible thing.I know there are the real thing out there and i was a victim as a child but what does the innocent accused person do?Protest his innocence?Who will believe ?

Answer 9

If you know for sure that this is a sex offender contact your local law enforcement and let them know whats going on. Make sure that your family members are well aware of the situation and be observant of any suspicious activities that goes on.

Answer 10

Live & let live, & keep my eyes open. If I had kids (I don't), I would warn them about him & to stay away. I would warn a new family moving in.

This will sound strange, I would not avoid him. When you get to know someone, you have a better idea if he starts acting differently, stressed, angry. These triggers often lead to compulsive behavior. When noticed & confronted, a possible bad situation can be averted.