SOM Services

The SOM Team in King County provides a variety of services and resources geared to keep communities safe.

Stakeholder capacity building and collaboration: SOM promotes public understanding that “not in my neighborhood” is not a viable solution. Instead, communities that are aware and monitor convicted sex offenders are safer and more empowered. An offender who is invisible to the neighborhood is a threat in hiding. Increased visibility and ties to the community help make sex offenders more accountable for their actions and decreases the likelihood of re-offending.

Community Education Projects: Team members regularly attend community meetings to educate residents and address their concerns about sex offender management and community prevention strategies. Team members in attendance are knowledgeable professionals who work in various disciplines of sex offender management and victim advocacy. They are able to answer residents’ questions and help attendees become more informed and empowered to protect their families and communities.  The SOM Team in King County works with local and state organizations and agencies to assist the community in the transition of sex offenders into the community.

Participation in public policy work and legislative advocacy: The SOM Team in King County works to address public policy concerns regarding sex offenders in King County and Washington State. The group advocates for legislation that keeps communities safe and encourages people to actively monitor and participate in the oversight of sex offender management in their communities.

Contact Lindsay Palmer at 425.282.0353 or lpalmer@kcsarc.org to find out:

How to schedule a stakeholder/service provider education event.
How to schedule a community education event.
How to be involved.