A newly-expanded website listing nearly 7,000 known sexual offenders will help Pennsylvanians take steps to protect themselves and their families from becoming victims, according to Senator John Pippy, R-37th District. "This important service will allow more residents to find out whether there are sex offenders in their communities," Senator Pippy said. "One of the keys to preventing assaults of this nature is through an educated public." The state police hope the information will increase public safety, as detailed in a welcoming message at the web site.