Education & Safety

Guam Sex Offender Registry Office

Importance of Education and Safety

The Guam Sex Offender Registry Office provides public education and awareness to individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and community organizations to help them better understand the registry and the information it provides. It is important to understand and be educated on personal safety and awareness, healthy boundaries, and responsible use of this public information.

Guam’s island community is shaped by CHamoru heritage and strengthened by the many cultures, traditions, and families that call Guam home. Guided by the CHamoru value of inafa’maolek—caring for one another through mutual respect, responsibility, and cooperation—community awareness plays an important role in supporting safer environments across our island.

This page is intended to support informed awareness, safety, and education for responsible decision-making among individuals of all ages.

Understanding the Registry

What is Sex Offender Registration?

Sex offender registration is a legal process established under federal and Guam law requiring certain individuals convicted of qualifying offenses to register with a designated authority.

Public registry information is made available to support community awareness and public safety education.

Depending on legal requirements, publicly available information may include:

• Name and photograph of the offender
• Biographical data (date of birth, gender, height, weight, eye and hair color, etc.)
• Physical and Mailing Addresses
• Employment address
• Conviction-related registration information required under applicable law
• General Victim information

Understanding The Registry Information

It is important for community members to understand that:

• Registry information reflects legal registration requirements under federal and Guam law.
• Registry information alone does not predict future behavior or risk.
• Not all individuals who commit offenses are listed on public registries.
• Information may change as updates are received and verified.
• Registry information should be used responsibly and lawfully.

The Guam Sex Offender Registry Office encourages the public to use registry information as one part of broader community awareness and prevention education.

Responsible Use of Information

Registry information is provided to support public awareness — not harassment, intimidation, threats, confrontation, or discrimination.

Community members are encouraged to:

• Use registry information responsibly
• Focus on awareness and informed understanding
• Avoid independent enforcement or personal action
• Report concerns to appropriate authorities
• Support respectful and lawful community practices

Community safety is strengthened through education, awareness, communication, and responsible reporting.

Prevention & Everyday Safety Awareness

Awareness in Daily Life

Safety awareness is part of everyday life throughout Guam’s homes, villages, schools, workplaces, public spaces, and online environments.

Awareness practices may include:

• Paying attention to surroundings and situations
• Recognizing behavior or communication that feels unsafe, inappropriate, or uncomfortable
• Understanding personal comfort levels and boundaries
• Respecting the privacy and well-being of others
• Knowing when to seek help or guidance from trusted individuals or support systems

Awareness is not intended to create fear. It is intended to encourage informed, confident, and responsible decision-making.

Respect, Boundaries & Community Responsibility

In Guam’s island community, relationships are often connected across families, villages, schools, workplaces, churches, sports, and community organizations.

Healthy boundaries and respectful communication help support safer and healthier environments for everyone.

Important reminders include:

• Respect personal space and personal boundaries
• Understand that comfort levels may vary from person to person
• Recognize when situations, conversations, or behavior feel inappropriate or unsafe
• Understand that it is appropriate to say “no,” leave a situation, or seek support
• Encourage respectful communication across all generations and cultures

Respect and responsibility help strengthen trust throughout the community.

Communication & Support

Building Strong Communication

Open communication within families, schools, workplaces, and community support systems plays an important role in strengthening awareness and healthy decision-making.

Individuals and families are encouraged to:

• Maintain ongoing conversations about safety, respect, and boundaries
• Encourage open communication without fear, shame, or embarrassment
• Build trusted support networks that include family members, educators, counselors, supervisors, and responsible adults
• Respond calmly and supportively when concerns are shared
• Encourage individuals to seek help when something feels unsafe or confusing

Understanding Concerning Behavior

Some behaviors may create discomfort, confusion, pressure, or concern.

• Requests to keep uncomfortable secrets
• Manipulative or controlling communication
• Pressure to isolate from trusted support systems
• Repeated inappropriate comments or interactions
• Attempts to ignore or cross personal boundaries

When situations feel unsafe or concerning, individuals are encouraged to seek support from trusted people, community resources, or appropriate authorities.

Digital & Online Safety

Understanding Online Environments

Digital spaces are part of modern life for individuals of all ages throughout Guam.

Online safety practices may include:

• Protecting personal information and location details
• Using privacy settings on digital platforms
• Being cautious when interacting with unknown individuals online
• Thinking carefully before sharing photos, videos, or personal content
• Recognizing that online identities may not always reflect real intentions
• Understanding that digital content may remain accessible long-term

Recognizing Unsafe Online Behavior

Be mindful of:

• Requests for personal information or images
• Attempts to move conversations to private platforms
• Pressure to keep conversations secret
• Requests for location sharing or real-time updates
• Manipulative, persistent, or inappropriate online communication

If something online feels uncomfortable or unsafe:

• Pause communication
• Do not share additional information
• Block or report accounts when appropriate
• Save concerning messages if necessary
• Speak with a trusted support person or authority

After Viewing Registry Information

What Should Community Members Do?

Registry information should be used thoughtfully and responsibly. 

After reviewing registry information:

• Focus on awareness rather than assumptions or speculation
• Continue practicing healthy safety habits and communication
• Avoid direct confrontation or contact involving listed individuals
• Report possible registration concerns to appropriate authorities
• Understand that registry information is only one public safety resource

Community awareness works best when combined with prevention education, communication, healthy boundaries, and informed decision-making.

Community Safety & Prevention Education

Safety awareness is strengthened when community organizations, schools, workplaces, youth programs, faith-based organizations, sports programs, and families work together to support respectful and healthy environments. 

Community awareness may include:

• Promoting respectful behavior and communication
• Supporting prevention and awareness education
• Reinforcing healthy personal and digital boundaries
• Encouraging responsible reporting and support-seeking
• Building environments where people feel safe asking questions or seeking guidance

Across Guam’s villages and communities, shared responsibility and cooperation help support safer environments for all.

Key Safety Reminders

• Awareness supports informed understanding
• Respect for boundaries supports healthy relationships
• Communication helps strengthen trust and support systems
• Digital awareness is important in modern life
• Registry information should always be used responsibly and lawfully
• Trusted support systems and authorities can provide guidance and assistance

Registry Information & Inquiries

Members of the public may contact the Guam Sex Offender Registry Office regarding:

• Questions about publicly available registry information
• Possible updates or corrections to registry information
• Concerns regarding possible registration non-compliance

All concerns or reports should be directed to the Guam Sex Offender Registry Office or appropriate law enforcement authorities for review and proper handling.

Final Note

This page is provided by the Guam Sex Offender Registry Office to support public education, awareness, and responsible understanding of registry-related information.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace law enforcement response, emergency services, legal advice, or professional assistance.

Emergency: 911 – Guam Police Department

For additional information on sexual abuse prevention, recognizing warning signs, and responding to concerns, the Judiciary of Guam Sex Offender Registry encourages the public to visit the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW).

NSOPW provides comprehensive educational materials, nationwide resources, and guidance to support community safety.

Access the NSOPW Safety and Education Page here: 
https://www.nsopw.gov/safety-and-education