What is the AWA and how does it affect you?
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act was signed into law by U.S. President George W. Bush on July 27, 2006.
The AWA requires states to adopt a three tier system based on the offence committed. SORNA is also part of the AWA. SORNA is a national sex offender registry. Under the AWA failure to register and update information is a felony.
Adam Walsh was murdered in 1981. A serial killer, Ottis Toolie claimed responsibility for