Where do the sex offenders live?

Have you ever wondered just where someone who is convicted of a sexual crime ends up living after they spend their time in jail (if they do jail time, of course). It would be nice to think they have specially watched accommodations somewhere they can't get into more trouble. Unfortunately, this isn't a story, it's real life and the sad truth is they are likely to move into your neighborhood before you realize they are there.

Although there are laws that say we are allowed to know when a sex offender lives in our neighborhoods, there aren't any rules that say the offender has to come up and introduce themselves to you so you'll know who they are. Yes, they must report themselves to the police but that's as far as it goes.

It's up to you to keep yourself aware of these added risks to your neighborhood's safety.

There is a free service that will tell you about the sex offenders who live near you. The website is www.Be-Warned.net.