This year, sex offenders in Maryland will receive paper signs in the mail that read "No candy at this residence," which they must post on their front doors on Halloween or possibly face a parole violation. The signs arrived last week in the mailboxes of the about 1,200 violent and
child-sex offenders across Maryland, and were accompanied by a letter explaining they must stay at home, turn off outside lights and not answer the door on October 31. Maryland is also distributing pamphlets statewide to warn families to stay away from homes with the pumpkin signs. "Halloween provides a rare opportunity for you to demonstrate to neighbors that you are making a sincere effort to change the direction of your life," the letter to sex offenders" the letter reads, along with, "Because Halloween is a holiday in which large numbers of children interact with strangers, the concern among parents and other community members about sexual offenders in their neighborhoods is naturally intensified during this time of year." Maryland, which began the program in 2005, and is among a number of states placing Halloween restrictions on sex offenders.

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