Dru Sjodin

About Dru

The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website was named to honor the memory of the 22-year-old college student originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read more about Dru …

About Dru

About NSOPW

The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) is an unprecedented public safety resource that provides the public with access to sex offender data nationwide. NSOPW is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice and state, territorial and tribal governments, working together for the safety of adults and children.

About NSOPW
U.S. Department of Justice

How to Report Abuse and Get Help

If you know or suspect a child is being sexually abused, please report it to your local child protective services. If you are unsure of who to contact, the Child Welfare Information Gateway has a list of contacts.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

If you have been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call your local police or contact the national sexual assault hotline at 800-656-HOPE (free, confidential, anonymous).

Call 800.656.HOPE

Safety and Education

Sexual abuse and assault can be difficult topics to discuss. Learning about sexual abuse/assault, being able to recognize potential warning signs, knowing how to respond and being aware of resources can help.