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311 Lane Street, Yreka, CA 96097,
Phone: (530) 842-8300
Megan's
Law
 In 1995, a convicted child molester was arrested for the murder
and rape of a 7 year-old, Megan Kanka of New Jersey. The offender lived right across the
street from Megan's residence, however the Police Department was prohibited from
disclosing the presence of this child molester because, at the time, the law did not allow
the release of sex offender information to the public. The law was changed to permit the
release of this information to the public and on May 8, 1996, President Clinton signed the
law, dubbed "Megan's Law." The California State Legislature signed California's
version of Megan's Law into effect on September 25, 1996. This law was implemented to
allow potential victims to protect themselves and allow parents to protect their children.
The purpose of this legislation is to provide information
to law enforcement, and to individuals, parents and children, as well as community
organizations where children are supervised or women are cared for. It is hoped that,
armed with knowledge of the description and whereabouts of sex offenders, community
members will be in the best possible position to protect their children and themselves.
A new California law now provides the
public with Internet access to detailed information on registered sex
offenders. This web access allows the public to use their personal computers
to view information on sex offenders required to register with local law
enforcement under California's Megan's Law.
The California Megan’s Law website can be visited at:
http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
Protecting Yourself and
Your Family - You can reduce the risk to yourself and your family by
taking simple precautions:
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Practice good security -- at home, at the office,
and in your vehicle.
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Be alert -- to locations and situations that
make you and your family vulnerable to crime, and be aware of people around you and your
family.
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Educate yourself -- on crime prevention tactics.
For assistance, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Crime and Violence
Prevention Center of the California Attorney General's Office.
 Teach your
children to avoid situations that put them in danger of abuse, molestation or abduction.
Help protect your child by establishing a home environment where your child feels
safe to tell you anything, without fear of shame, ridicule or punishment.
A safe and
supportive home environment, combined with clear instructions about what behavior is
acceptable and what is not, will guide your child's actions and encourage your child to
tell you if something improper happens.
Many parents
warn their children not to talk to strangers. But more often than not, an abuser or
abductor is known to the child. He or she can be a school bus driver, teacher,
relative, neighbor, or family friend.
It is best to
teach your child to avoid certain situations or actions. Children should know from
an early age that some behavior isn't acceptable, and that they have the right to tell an
adult to leave them alone.
Here are some specific rules
you can teach your child:
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Stay away from people who call you near their car, even if
they offer to take you somewhere exciting.
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If someone tries to take you away, yell. "This person
is not my father (or mother) and scream.
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If you get lost in a store, find another mom with children
or go to the checkout counter. Don't wander around on your own.
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You don't have to keep secrets from your parents. No
one can hurt your parents or pets if you tell what happened.
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No one should touch in the parts covered by your bathing
suit, and you should not be asked to touch anyone there.
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Don't let anyone take your picture without permission from
your parents or teacher.
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