OffenderWatch - Safe Virtual Neighborhood

Developer's DescriptionBy OffenderWatchKeep Your Child Safer Online...Keep Your Child Safer Online(Requires OffenderWatch subscription to access data)Online predators are a reality. But now theres a tool to help parents protect their children from sex offenders. Law enforcement agencies have partnered with OffenderWatch to offer Safe Virtual Neighborhood, a new app designed to notify parents if registered sex offenders contact their children through email or if their child is near a sex offenders home for an extended period of time. Parents will also receive email alerts from participating law enforcement should a registered sex offender move into their neighborhood.OffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood (patent pending) is on patrol for your childs online safety.The Only App Partnered with Law EnforcementOffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood is the only app that directly partners with law enforcement to analyze sex offender data. Safe Virtual Neighborhood cross-references sex offender data provided by participating law enforcement departments to monitor who is contacting your childs smartphone or other device. If the app detects that a registered sex offender in the OffenderWatch Network contacts your child or if your child is near an offenders home youll be alerted.Once you sign up for Safe Virtual Neighborhood, youll also be eligible to receive OffenderWatch alerts if a registered sex offender moves into your neighborhood.How It Works1 Analyze Sex Offender DataSafe Virtual Neighborhood uses accurate data provided directly by law enforcement to monitor communications from accounts of registered sex offenders.2 Monitor Child DeviceThe app monitors emails and the location on your childs phone or deviceworking silently in the background and not interfering with the phones use.3 Alert Parents and Take ActionIf the app detects that a registered sex offender contacts your child using those methods, youll receive an alert. From there, ask your child about the communication and determine if you should contact law enforcement. The app provides your local law enforcement contact information and tips for talking to your child about online safety.Terms of use: http://safevirtualneighborhood.com/termsofuse/