Tier Three Sex Offenders Essay

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A family member by marriage that I know and dearly love is a rehabilitated life registered tier three sex offender, he committed crimes against many children under the age of 13. A Tier Three offender is the most dangerous sex offender. He hid his sin and I never found out until after caring and loving him for 12 years. He will be on the sex offenders site for life, and today he is on OTIS the Michigan sex offenders registry with different name in a different zip code area. At the time this man was released Michigan law allowed offenders to change their names, today they cannot, although that does not stop them from changing their name. I no longer associate with him or invite him into our lives for the safety of my family, however I pray for him to know the love of God, because …show more content…
Most sexual offenses are committed by someone the victim knows, approximately 73%, the remainder 27% are strangers.

The offender is perfect at hiding his sin. When things begin to come to light family members dismiss these clues because it seems hard to believe or they do not have proof. However, when we began to come together and communicate, think out loud and ask questions, then truth becomes clear.

“The family of Redeemer need to know each other deeply in light of the word of God”

Because of this family member and additional terrible circumstance, God has provided me with the strength and courage to ask questions, I am concerned about the children who are vulnerable.

Children usually do not tell when they have been abused, when we take the time to look and listen to our children, we are loving well. Our children trust us.

Redeemer, in the past has worshipped along side of a sex offender, the church protected the offender and the children. (However the offense was not against children)

I see Redeemer as a loving caring family who trusts in good, beautiful and friendly ways and this makes us at

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