I have read all of the postings and find them interesting. I applaud the postings from the professionals "Deputy and Judge Roy Bean" your comments are from first hand knowledge of a large group of offenders. When I first contacted the law makers regarding our lack of information it was with the true belief that I as a parent have more rights to protect my child than an offender has to hide. Through a difficult process and lawmakers that felt as I do we started the Oregon sex offender website. I caution parents to understand that this is not a complete list... that list can be obtained by contacting the state police directly and requesting it. Although I agree that the website needs to broaden its scope it is a good first step. There will be more legislation introduced in the coming years. I ask all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to contact your local lawmakers now and voice your opinion. It's amazing to me that one person can make a difference. One parent can say.... I have the right to protect my child and have our elected officials agree. This website also captures rapist of adult women.... A predatory designation is the worse of the worst. Those who will most likely re-offend.



I will probably never realize my goal with working this process, which is to save one child... Just one. I am fortunate in never having been a victim but unfortunate in having seen the devastation that this crime can have on a person’s life. For those of you who ask how long we should hold them accountable for their actions? My answer is… for the lifetime a victim feels the pain.



I am not done with my goal, I will continue to work with the public officials to pass laws to protect our women and children from sexual offenders. I could use your help in the future making calls and talking my friends and family in to doing the same. When you see a news article that brings you to your core as a parent go to this website find your legislator and make a call. It’s easier than you think!



http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/

Dear "Old timer". I appreciate your response. The classifications of SO guidelines can be found at the following link: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/smart/proposed.htm#coveredso



The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act “SORNA" breaks it down to four levels depending on the severity of the action among other elements. Some violations require prison time while others do not.



I hope that in no means you think I promote vigilantly behavior or prejudice to a broad population. I do believe that those who offend as with any other crime should and need to be held responsible for their actions.



My goal is to simply give parents every tool possible to help educate their children. This education must come at an early age and through out childhood by parents and loved ones.



I have done extensive research on this subject and find that anyone can find data to back up their own beliefs... That is part of the problem. There is no certain or complete answer to this problem. There are no guarantees in the broad picture an offender will not re-offend. The classification process helps determine those most likely to do so.



This issue crosses color, social and economic boundaries. Some simply do not tell until the damage is done!



I do hope that you take a minute and express your thoughts and concerns to your lawmaker. Best Regards