Reference number: CH000884
Where can I find a list of any nearby sexual
offenders?
Question:
Where can I find a list of any sexual offenders nearby?
Answer:
There are a few locations online where you can search and
United
States State Offender Registries
On March 5, 2003 the Supreme
Court ruled that states within the United States can place
lists of state sex offenders with pictures and additional
information about each offender. A complete list of links to
each states registry can be found on the above link.
Canada Registry
Announced on December 15, 2004 the Minister of Public and Safety
and Emergency Preparedness announced Canada would maintain its
National Sex Offender Registry. This registry can only be
accessed by law officials, however, additional information about
the Canadian registry can be found on the above link.
UK
Registry
The Sexual Offences Act was passed into Parliament in 2003 and
the country maintains its offender registry also known as ViSOR.
The registry is only accessible by police, probation, and prison
services. Additional information about ViSOR and the Sexual
Offenses Act can be found through the above link.
Additional information:
- Additional information about protecting your children online
can be found on document CH000526.
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