Child Sex Offenders: Should the Laws Be Adequate? In today's society, Internet sex crimes are broadcast on the evening news, and 60 Minutes airs specials at least once a month. Are we paying enough attention to other sexual crimes and issues, such as laws relating to juvenile sex offenders and their victims? Could more be done to help and protect offenders, victims and their families? It is my opinion that laws relating to juvenile sex offenders need to be adjusted. School officials should be made aware of the presence of convicted sex offenders in their own schools so that they can be more vigilant and active in counseling and monitoring such students and their behaviors. I believe there are not enough laws that require schools to play an active role in reporting while protecting the privacy rights of offenders and the rest of the student body. I also believe that there are more delinquents in public schools than most people think. I believe all of this to be true, based on the simple fact that this is a topic that hits close to home and is very personal to me. I went through all of this with someone very near and dear to my heart just recently, and the perpetrator was able to move on with his life, just as if nothing had ever happened. He attended after-school activities, clubs, sporting events, dances, and his parents even allowed him to continue to go out and be alone with his friends. As a parent, I would like to be informed that my child may be in grave danger. Adolescents and children are capable of committing serious sexual crimes despite their immaturity. Sexually abusive behavior includes, but is not limited to, non-count… middle of the paper… includes parents, law enforcement, courts, school system, counselors and social workers. All agencies must work together for the betterment of juvenile sex offenders and all children involved. Victims of sexual abuse should also inform the school system to receive the best possible help and support to process their experiences and also to help prevent the victim from becoming a sex offender themselves. Works Cited Casillas, Ofelia. "Registry defects." The IRE Journal (2005): 28-29.Fritz, Gregory K. “The Young Sex Offender: Forever a Threat?” Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter (2003): 8.Hunter, John A. “Juvenile Sexual Homicide.” FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin (2000): 1.McNeil, Michele. "Concerned about juvenile sex offenders, states move to strengthen their regulations. (cover story)." Education Week (2007): 1-18.