Why Does KCSARC Talk About Sex Offenders?

As a victim advocacy agency, we advocate for both victim and community safety. The Community Protection Act of 1990 mandates that Sex Offenders register with law enforcement within their community, and requires the public be notified of Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders. KCSARC helps communities with this information. We know that it is difficult to hear about an offender living in the neighborhood; these concerns present us with an opportunity to begin talking to our kids about sexual assault prevention. We hope that by helping communities learn to talk with their children about sexual abuse, we will prevent abuse from occurring.

Where Can I Find Information About Sex Offenders in my Community?

Some cities have Sex Offender information listed on their city websites. Call your local city hall or police department to find out where they post information about sex offenders.

• King County Sheriffs Office www.metrokc.gov/sheriff/
• National Sex Offender Public Registry www.nsopr.gov
• Statewide Sex Offender Database www.icrimewatch.net/washington.php
• Official State Government website http://access.wa.gov/
• Seattle Police Department's Sex Offender Website www.seattle.gov/police
• Washington State Department of Corrections www.doc.wa.gov/home.asp
• Washington State Sex Offender Information Center http://ml.waspc.org
• Health Profession Quality Assurance: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/profile.asp
  This is a list of licensed health practitioners and includes anyone who has had license suspended or revoked due to sex offense, including level 1.