Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween and Sex Offenders...What does the law do to protect the children?

The Tennessee State Board of Probation and Parole is enforcing restrictions against the sex offenders under its supervision this Halloween season.  The BOPP require every sex offender to sign a letter stating that they understand that they may not participate in festivities.  The letter advises each offender of the following:

They cannot answer the door to trick or treaters on Halloween;


They cannot pass out candy;

Their homes cannot be decorated for Halloween, either inside or outside;

They cannot host Halloween parties at their homes;

They cannot go to haunted houses, corn mazes, hay rides or any other seasonal activity;

They cannot be at any function where children are gathered, including private residences;

They cannot give any Halloween treats to children;

They cannot wear costumes and

They cannot take any child trick or treating.

Even with the above restrictions, parents should always be aware and alert to protect their children from these predators.  Now get out there and bring home the candy!

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