More than a dozen convicted sex offenders, with convictions that include the rape of a 10-year-old child, have moved within the confines of the 52nd Precinct.
Officers at the precinct, which covers the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, and University Heights, were made aware of the move by probationary officers. Officers have since stopped by community meetings to alert residents.
Sex offenders are required to register their name on a database following their conviction and release. They must tell authorities they’ve moved to a new neighborhood each time, or possibly serve time.
The registry can be found at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/. Users can browse the registry by the offender’s last name, county, or zip code, which then takes them to a listing of offenders. Profiles of each offender include a recent picture, current address, and their conviction. State law bars offenders from residing less than 1000 feet from schools and parks should they be on parole or on supervised release.
Sex offenders must stay on the registry for the rest of their lives.
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Of these 12 sexual offenders, statistics say only one will be convicted of another sexual offense. Statistics say that 95% of new sexual crimes will be committed by those trusted in the community with no criminal record. This “news” article does nothing to further public safety, because it ignores basic facts about who commits sexual crimes. It gives no ways that people can prevent sexual crimes before they happen, and gives no resources or facts that might indicate just how dangerous these men are. Is this what we call “news” these days?
Stop It Now! and The Mama Bear Effect have useful information that people can use to prevent child sexual abuse. These lists do nothing more than put communities in more danger.
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Advocate for the Primary Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse