Do you know whose door your kids are knocking on while trick-or-treating?
Every home may not be safe. There are more than 850,000 registered sex offenders in the United States, many convicted of crimes against minors.
Before trick-or-treating this Halloween, sheriff’s offices and police departments advise parents to check their local sex offender registry. However, many parents may not know where to look or what information is most important on the registries. OffenderWatch, the nation’s largest network of local and state agencies managing sex offenders, shares its tips on reading and understanding sex offender registries.
OffenderWatch Safety Tips