Regina Police are advising the public about a man who is considered to be a high risk to re-offend sexually.

Forty-three year old Jason Paul Thorn, will reside in the Heritage neighbourhood of Regina in a residence that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities. Police say the information they are releasing is intended to enable members of the public to take suitable preventative measures, not to embark on any form of vigilantism or other unreasonable conduct directed at this individual.
Thorn’s picture is attached to this story at cjwwradio.com. The 43 year old has a criminal history which includes sexual offences and has a history of re-offending. He poses a high risk for acts of sexual offences against girls. Police say the prospects for reduction of his risk through treatment are poor.

Thorn is on a statutory release beginning Thursday, March 11th and is scheduled to resume his long-term supervision order on April 21, 2021. THORN must abide by the following special conditions:
• Follow a treatment plan/program to be arranged by his parole supervisor in the areas of sexual deviancy and substance abuse.

• Not to be in the presence of any children under the age of 18 unless he is accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history and has previously been approved in writing, by the parole supervisor.
• Abstain from the use of all intoxicants.
• Follow psychiatric counseling and medication regime as directed by a clinician.
• Not to consume, purchase or possess drugs other than prescribed medication taken as prescribed and over the counter drugs taken as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 18 are likely to congregate such as elementary and secondary schools, parks, swimming pools and recreational centres unless accompanied by an adult previously approved in writing by his parole supervisor.
• Not to purchase, acquire, possess or access pornography or sexually explicit material in any form or type of media.
• immediately report all intimate sexual and nonsexual relationships and friendships or changes in relationships to his parole supervisor.
• Reside at a Community Correctional Centre or a Community Residential Facility or other residential facility (such as private home placement) approved by the Correctional Service of Canada.
• Not to associate with any person known to be, or have reason to believe to be, involved in criminal activity or substance use.
• Not to consume, purchase or possess alcohol and,
• Follow psychological counseling to be arranged by his parole supervisor

Any member of the public who has questions or concerns is encouraged to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500. Anyone who wishes to report an incident where Jason Paul THORN is in violation of the aforementioned conditions, should call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Concerns or reports from persons living outside of Regina should be directed to the nearest detachment of the RCMP or local municipal police department. You may also choose to visit the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for further information on why high risk offender release notifications are issued.
This information is intended to raise community awareness about the presence of this offender so that people may make informed choices about contact with this person. This information is not to be used for an unlawful purpose. The Regina Police Service stresses: This information is intended to enable members of the public to take suitable preventative measures, not to embark on any form of vigilantism or other unreasonable conduct directed at this individual.