28A.300.145 - Educational materials regarding sex offenses, sex offenders, and victims of sexual assault. - Washington Statutes

Educational materials regarding sex offenses, sex offenders, and victims of sexual assault.

The Washington coalition of sexual assault programs, in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall develop educational materials to be made available throughout the state to inform parents and other interested community members about:

     (1) The laws related to sex offenses, including registration, community notification[,] and the classification of sex offenders based on an assessment of the risk of reoffending;

     (2) How to recognize behaviors characteristic of sex offenses and sex offenders;

     (3) How to prevent victimization, particularly that of young children;

     (4) How to take advantage of community resources for victims of sexual assault; and

     (5) Other information as deemed appropriate.

[2006 c 135 § 2.]