What can you do if a registered sex offender moves into your neighborhood?
The laws are designed so that you [can find out if an offender is] in your neighborhood,” Fairstein says. “You may not be able to make him move out from next door, but there are guidelines about how close to a school a predator can be. He may fall into that category, so you could go to the local police and complain.”
Is it legal for a registered sex offender to live close to a high school?
My daughter and grandchildren live in a neighborhood with a long list of sexual offenders. One of them lives less than 0.3 of a mile from a high school. Is it legal for a registered sex offender to live that close to a school or park?
Can a sex offender live in your backyard?
“But they have to live somewhere. Everybody takes the NIMBY approach—yes, they have to live somewhere, but not in my backyard. Provided that offenders have been properly registered, the police have done the proper investigation before they move in, and they’re within the parameters of they can live, there’s not a lot associations can do.
Can you make a predator move out from next door?
“You may not be able to make him move out from next door, but there are guidelines about how close to a school a predator can be. He may fall into that category, so you could go to the local police and complain.” State registries may have links to community-specific resources and organizations.
Can a sex offender live on a school property?
A child sex offender may not live within 500 feet of a school or school property. Indiana § 11-13-3-4 (g) (2) (A) A violent sex offender cannot live within 1,000 feet of any school property while on parole.
The laws are designed so that you [can find out if an offender is] in your neighborhood,” Fairstein says. “You may not be able to make him move out from next door, but there are guidelines about how close to a school a predator can be. He may fall into that category, so you could go to the local police and complain.”
Is it possible for a sex offender to become productive member of the community?
It can be easy to assume that it’s only a matter of time before something bad happens. While the threat of reoffending should be acknowledged, it’s possible for sex offenders to become productive members of their communities, especially if they are supported and supervised.
“You may not be able to make him move out from next door, but there are guidelines about how close to a school a predator can be. He may fall into that category, so you could go to the local police and complain.” State registries may have links to community-specific resources and organizations.