I am a mother from Massachusetts, and my life was turned upside down when I discovered that my soon-to-be ex-husband had been placed on the Registry of Alleged Perpetrators Listing in 2013 due to substantial proof sexual abuse of a child. The horrifying truth came out only when he was recently charged with indecent assault and battery on a minor under the age of 14. Had I known his status earlier, I could have protected her. My children and all children who entered my home were unknowingly at risk.

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) maintains this registry but does not currently require disclosure to adults living with someone listed as an alleged perpetrator. This lack of transparency puts countless children at potential risk every day.

We are calling for a change in this policy that would mandate DCF disclose the registry status to adults living with someone who has been added to the list. This critical information can empower them to protect their own children and those invited into their homes.

This is not just about one family's nightmare; it's about preventing future harm to innocent lives across our state. It's about ensuring no other parent finds themselves blindsided by such devastating news, left wishing they could have done something sooner if only they had known.

Please join us in urging DCF for greater transparency regarding the Registry of Alleged Perpetrators Listing – because knowledge is power, especially when it comes to protecting our children from harm. Sign this petition today!

For information on how this list in maintained, please see page 15 of the link here:

https://www.mass.gov/doc/110-cmr-4-intake/download