Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, enacted in 2006, aims to enhance the protection of children from abduction and sexual exploitation. It established a national sex offender registry to improve tracking and monitoring of offenders, created stricter penalties for crimes against children, and implemented measures for community notification about sex offenders. The Act also provides resources for law enforcement and programs to prevent child victimization, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding children's safety and well-being across the United States. It is named after Adam Walsh, a young boy who was tragically abducted and murdered in 1981.