i live next to a sex offender,and i'm not ok with it,help?

Question

Calm down everyone!!!!the question was supposed to go into the society&culture category...and NOT in the L&G,Bi&Trans.JUST SOCIETY & CULTURE>yes i have kids,and yes i know they have rights too-but i also know they almost ALWAYS repeat offend,and he's an old man who was convicted in 2001 of sexual assault of a child.

Answer 1

sex offenders are people too, and the best thing to do is to confront him or her, and tell them how uncomfortable you are. tell them you will try to respect them as a person but are going to keep an eye on them

you can just write them off because of something they have done, because people are just people, some of whom made mistakes, and even if you dont like what they did you cant change it, the only thing you can do is keep an eye out and make sure there is no kids in his vicinity

but dont judge he could be a really nice person who made a mistake

Answer 2

I have two small daughters, so when you say you live beside a sex offender, I'm not OK w/ it either. When will these crimes be more punishable under the law? So we do not have to worry about our children walking home from the bus stop. How do you know he is a sex offender is there a website that tells you this?????I have looked every were for this website???? NE-ways if moving is out of the question, you can only be aware of this person and tell your friends and family (which I am sure you have) so they can keep an eye on things...let your community know and maybe together you can be safer because you never know who is who........

Answer 3

There is no need to move at all. You're probably just as safe now as you were before knowing who lived next door. Regardless as to whether or not you live next to a sex offender, everyone should learn some public safety techniques. You can research this info on the internet, but here are some tips:

Show your child how to dial 911 and how to ask for help.
Tell your child to never answer the telephone if she/he is home alone or tell someone on the phone they are home alone.
Teach your child to scream "I DON’T KNOW YOU" if someone attempts to force your child to accompany them.
Tell them that no one has the right to touch them or make them feel uncomfortable and it's O.K. to tell you.

Teach Your Child To Say NO:
1. to entering another person’s car or home without your permission, even if the person is known to them.
2. to accepting gifts from strangers or acquaintances without your permission.
3. to answering the telephone or door when home alone.
4. to telling anyone who asks where they live or giving their telephone number to someone they do not know.

Statistically, you & your kids are safe from your neighbor. It's a myth that most sexual assaults are committed by strangers. The fact is that most sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim or the victim's family, regardless of whether the victim is a child or an adult.

It is also a myth that most sex offenders reoffend. Reconviction data suggest that this is not the case. Further, reoffense rates vary among different types of sex offenders and are related to specific characteristics of the offender and the offense.

Visit the U.S. Department of Justice: Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) website for more info.

In your "Additional Details" section, you state >> "but i also know they almost ALWAYS repeat offend."

On the contrary,.. "sex offenders have a relatively low recidivism rate in the first years after prison release. The results of studies seem to vary. On average, studies appear to indicate that sex offenders have between a 3 and 13% chance of committing a new sex offense. One source specifies the rate for new sex crimes is 13.7%, the rate for child molestation is 12.7%, the rate for child molestation within families is 8.4%, and the rate for rape 18.9%."

Answer 4

Hmmm... a sex offender question in the gay, lesbian, and Transgendered sections seems to be loaded with hints of acid like implications. I hope I am wrong... but who knows.

To answer this question... You live by a sex offender, and if he is registered, he is there legally. If this is the case, the news falls against you... if you do not like it you need to move. Don't get it twisted... I do not sympathise with this offender (if he really is such... because I have this slight feeling that he is a gay guy and that simply offends you) and think it unfair for him to be able to invoke fear just by living next to you. But, saddly... either move or beef up your home security and if you have kids, make them aware that that house where he lives is "off" limits.

Answer 5

Don't panic first and foremost. Kids first get them some where safe. Like a quick action move at this very moment. Kids or no kids as i'm sure you at least have family and friends that do have them. Go to google type in F.B.I. Registered Sex Offenders. Go to your State sight, scrol to they tell you to type in your address and zip code it will show evry one in your zip area. Click on his information # find out if he is a child offender or a all around raper. If he is a child preditor ask some one to take them for right now to night. As in some states you can be charged with indangerment if you know the rapest is next door. At 9 am in the morning you should be on the phone with housing authority in your town. Tell them about your fears and let them know your landlord did not tell you of this sex offender. They should help you in some way or refer you to some one who can. Be packing your stuff now. But what ever you do not do is let him see you taking box's in. He will know just what you are about to do. At any time he leers, walks up to you , calls out to you. CALL 911 ASAP Nothing scares them more than a police car in their view. The police will tell you they will step up patrol your street. This will keep him at bay for as long as it takes you to get moved. If you have some one to live with until you can get moved then do so to night. If you need to rent a self storage unit move the stuff you need to into it.
I would definitely call your lard lord and ask for your money back. Due too this sex offender next door to you. If their is the law in your state that says your landlord " had to inform you" of this fact. Get a lawyer you have a suit. You can recover the cost of your move, deposits etc.

Answer 6

i understand how you feel i have a sex offender living on the next block how i found out was going to watchdog.com i put in my address and up popped 7 in my area it had pictures of these men so i pulled my son to the computer and told him if he ever seen these men to tell me and to stay off the next block he is 13 so he understands but i am looking to move.facts are they have registered and as long as they abide by the rules of their release they have to be somewhere but i have the right to be somewhere else.my sister says its not the ones that you know are there that you need to worry about its the ones that move into the area and don't report that scare her more.

Answer 7

Check on Watchdog for the charge. Unfortunately, an 18 year old having sex with a minor (17) is enough to put him on a list. So, not all are the stereotypical scary guy.

Answer 8

To tell you the truth I wouldn't be either. I can only imagine what your are going through mentally. I would suggest that you move! I have a strong dislike for any kind of sex offender! To do that to someone is horrible so i say move!

Answer 9

First question....do u have kids? Second, do your research on this guy/gal......find out all the info that you can and report it to the schools in your area if any because even if you dont have kids you can help other parents and kids to be aware, and last if you dont feel comfortable, and you have bad vibes, trust them.........they are almost 100% accurate, trust me i know.. YOU MIGHT CONSIDER MOVING OR GETTING A REALLY GOOD ALARM SYSTEM!!! Hope this helped!!

Answer 10

I'm not OK with it either, but remember they are all over the place. At least you know the situation and wont invite him/her into your house. I swear, it seems most of the women I know have been raped or molested. It seems most happened by a step father or older brother, not the sex offender next door.