My family is (most likely) in danger of a known sex offender

[Mother Of Four]

93. There's been a lot of good advice -

I'd like to add my 2c if you don't mind. In steps

1) Have her, or a friend, or the library print out no trespass signs. She needs four of them, one in a window on each side of the home clearly visible, put up on the inside facing out so no one can take it down. This backs her up, because it will show he knowingly or intentionally entered the property. It serves as a form of notice, followed by the verbal warning in step 4.

2) Verify the mans identity the best they can, is he homeless? Is he the offender? What level is the threat?

3) Move the dog indoors, so that there isn't any more exposure to the man. Sit the daughter down and explain that strangers are anyone that mom and dad haven't approved of, ANYONE, even if it's a family member or friend they've known for years. Strangers aren't just people you don't "know", strangers can seem familiar or appear to be someone to trust.

4) Next time the man comes to the home, and he will, she needs to turn her video record on and state very simply and clearly that he is not welcome on the property. She needs to also make sure she mentions the no trespass signs and that if she sees him there will be no further warning or interaction. The police WILL be called. Video is important because it will show his face as well as record her stating he's not welcome. If he refuses to leave after the verbal warning, she can then call the police and let them know she has a trespasser that is refusing to leave.

5) Even if he leaves, she should still call the police and ask for an officer to come by so she can report a suspicious person, she can then show them the video and make sure it's on paper that he's been trespassed. (Told not to come back). If after verifying his identity to the best of their ability it appears he's a sex offender, she needs to let the police know that and have it on report as well.

6) Call the school and request a meeting with the school counselor/principal/teacher and let them know what's going on. Reiterate that it's only people approved by the parents and on their list that can engage the child, or pick them up. Depending on the school, she might be able to request that her daughter be chaperoned until this blows over. Meaning a teacher, aid, counselor, office staff member keeps an eye on her until she's on the bus or picked up from school.

7) Make sure that she has bright lights on the outside of the house at night time, it's amazing how much of a deterrent lighting is. They are much less likely to try and invade the home if they have a really good chance of being seen. Reading what her neighborhood is like she needs to do this regardless.

I hope this helps.