KY- What to do when you feel your child’s bus stop may be by a sex offender’s home

Parents have nothing to worry about if their child's school bus stop is near a registrants home, or near a murderers' home. Why you ask? Well, since the parent or other appointed adult is always with the child, whats the problem? Yes parents, its against the law to leave your child unattended anywhere, if you don't believe this, check with local Child Protective Services (CPS).

8-22-2009 Kentucky:

Children often stand anywhere from ten to thirty minutes at a bus stop waiting on their bus to pick them up. This bus is taking them to their safe place for the day. But what do you do when your child’s bus stop is not safe? This has recently been an issue here in Jefferson County Kentucky when a local news channel first reported a story.

One bus stop was right by a registered sex offender’s home. The parent did not feel comfortable with his child having to stand there and wait for the bus. He wanted the stop moved down the street on the path the bus was already taken but was told no. This story has a happy ending, but what should you do to protect your child?

First thing you need to do is search the local sex offender registry . You can click on the radius map link on the left and put in your child’s bus stop address. This will show you any registered sex offenders within a one mile radius.

You can even click on the name of the offender to view the type of sex offense and age of the victim. If you have concerns, you can contact Jefferson County Public Schools. They will listen to your concerns and discuss them with you. Remember, riding the bus is a dependable way to get your child to and from school everyday! ..Source.. by Jennifer Harp