Abuse is no excuse

If you discover someone living in your neighborhood is a former sex offender, and you want to approach him or her, Jake suggests taking the following steps.

Taken From: Oprah.com

• First, contact police to make sure the offender doesn't have a history of violence.
• If there's no history of violence, speaking directly with the offender is often a good idea. The offender's biggest defense is deceit. Once they know that you're aware of their crime, they will be less likely to target your children.
• Feel free to tell the offender that you don't want them to interact with your family.
• Network in your neighborhood. Make sure the word goes out that a sex offender lives in the area. Encourage other families to make contact.
• Wish the offender well in his or her recovery. Even if you're angry, extending your best wishes can help ensure there is no retaliation for your actions.

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