{"id":311,"date":"2019-08-28T22:45:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T22:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=311"},"modified":"2019-08-28T22:45:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T22:45:12","slug":"what-is-a-sex-offender-registry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/what-is-a-sex-offender-registry\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Sex Offender Registry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s natural to want to take steps to keep your kids and family safe.\n One of the ways to be proactive about safety is by staying informed of \nwho is living and working in your neighborhood. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsopw.gov\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Sex Offender Public Website<\/a> (NSOPW) allows you to search convicted offenders in every state, territory, and tribal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a sex offender registry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sex offender registry is a list of all convicted sex offenders in a state. You can search the entire country through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsopw.gov\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Sex Offender Public Website<\/a> (NSOPW). Sex offender registries generally include the offender&#8217;s address, physical appearance, and criminal history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who has to register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All fifty states require individuals convicted of certain sex crimes \nto register. Those convicted of more violent crimes are typically \nrequired to remain registered for a longer period and to update their \naddress more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I use a sex offender registry to keep my kids safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you discover that a registered sex offender is living nearby, you can take steps to increase your family&#8217;s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use this opportunity to have a conversation with your kids about interacting with strangers and speaking up when something doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/li><li>If you decide that you want your children to stay away from someone who is listed on the registry, explain to them <strong>why<\/strong>  it\u2019s important to stay away. Phrases like, \u201cthis person isn\u2019t safe,\u201d or  \u201cmom and dad don\u2019t know this person\u201d can be helpful. Be specific about  what it means to avoid this person. For example, tell your child \u201cif you  see this person in a store, come stand next to me,\u201d or, \u201cif this person  asks you for a favor or offers you a treat, politely say no and come  back home.\u201d<\/li><li>Learn more about rules sex offenders must follow. Many states have  laws that restrict where a sex offender can live, particularly with  respect to schools or day care agencies. These laws vary from state to  state. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsopw.gov\/en\/Registry\" target=\"_blank\">visit your state\u2019s sex offender registry site<\/a>  to learn more about the details where you live. Many areas have  community meetings where you can receive updates for registered or newly  registered offenders.<\/li><li>If you have caretakers or babysitters who watch your children, give them a list of people who are not allowed near your children or in your home.<\/li><li>If you see suspicious behavior, you can report it. Contact local law enforcement or the probation\/parole officer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What role does the federal government play?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gov\/criminal-ceos\/sex-offender-registration-and-notification-act-sorna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act<\/a> (SORNA)<\/em> sets national standards for sex offender registration and notification throughout the country. <em>SORNA<\/em> was established through the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govtrack.us\/congress\/bills\/109\/hr4472\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006<\/a><\/em>.\n These requirements serve as a baseline that all states are encouraged \n(but not required) to meet. State governments are also free to go beyond\n <em>SORNA<\/em> and create additional requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens to an offender who does not register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While failure to register as a sex offender is federal offense, the  system for enforcing registration is imperfect\u2014and there are many  perpetrators who do not register or keep their information updated  according to the terms of the sentence. In the event that an  unregistered sex offender is convicted of a new violent federal crime,  up to 30 years can be added to the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>MyUnheardVoice website provides general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct and up-to-date. The information is not presented as a source of legal advice. You should not rely, for legal advice, on statements or representations made within the website or by any externally referenced Internet sites. If you need legal advice upon which you intend to rely in the course of your legal affairs, consult a competent, independent attorney. MUV does not assume any responsibility for actions or non-actions taken by people who have visited this site, and no one shall be entitled to a claim for detrimental reliance on any information provided or expressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Original source link: https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/articles\/what-sex-offender-registry<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s natural to want to take steps to keep your kids and family safe. 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