When a Sex Offender Moves into a Community

Once they’ve served their sentences, how much does a community need to know about sex offenders? A Texas judge has ordered signs posted outside the homes of some convicted sex offenders reading, “DANGER: Registered Sex Offender Lives Here.” While some applaud the judge’s approach, others say it amounts to a “scarlet letter.” We’ll discuss New Hampshire’s methods of balancing individuals’ rights with public information. Laura’s guests are Claire Ebel, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union (www.aclu.org), and George Wattendorf, Prosecutor for the City of Dover.