Support and Resources

Sex Offender Registration

Oakton is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for all students and staff members. Following the federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2002, it is Oakton’s practice to administratively track convicted sex offenders who are enrolled in classes or employed at the college and communicate as necessary and appropriate to the Oakton community. In addition, it may be necessary to place certain restrictions on these individuals in terms of their use of College facilities and resources.

In accordance with the Act, sex offenders who must register under state law are required to provide notice of enrollment or employment at any institution of higher education in the jurisdiction where the offender resides. This data for Oakton College District 535 is compiled by the Illinois State Police. To learn the identity of registered sex offenders on or near either campus, visit https://isp.illinois.gov/.

Upon receipt of this information, the local law enforcement agency forwards the information to Oakton’s Police Department. A list of adult sex offenders currently registered for classes is available by request at the Oakton Police offices, Room 1170, Des Plaines campus.

Protection Orders

An order of protection is a temporary order intended to help provide safety and protection to survivors of certain crimes. For advice about filing protection orders, please contact the Oakton Police.

Types of protection orders that can be enforced by the police:

• DV Temporary Protection Order (DVTPO) - requires a criminal charge.
• Criminal Stalking Protection Order (CRPO) - requires a criminal charge.
• Civil Protection Order (CPO) - civil case does not require charges.
• Civil Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO) - civil case does not require charges.