Essay On Megan's Law

The unfortunate situation that happened to the child, Meagan is something no child and mother want to endure. An innocent child’s life being taken away by the hands of a criminal lives in the same community. The lack of information that was not thought of to inform a grieving family, and others of a sex offender living near them in their community. On account of the situation that took place involving Megan and a sex offender, it was a need for Megan’s Law to be created and implemented as a Law. This law makes the people aware of their safety, and being informed if a sex offender is in proximity of individuals that can become victims of repeated sex offender crime(s). Some individuals are in favor of the law, and then there are others who are against the law. However, Megan’s Law is vital and informative for the well-being of others when in and out of their community when taking precaution of offenders living their lives not knowing their next move.
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This should not be the reason for a Law to be develop, because of a situation like that got the attention of the government to make a decision to take action. There were several other children that became a victim to a sex offender, and nothing was done to address it. Another disadvantage is that sex offender are integrated back into the community after serving their time in incarceration. From my perspective, I would not feel comfortable about a sex offender living in the same area where there is a maximum amount of children present, and in proximity of schools and parks. It is a good thing that there is a notification of a sex offender in a community; however, it brings fear for some that he or she would fear the safety of their child’s well-being. Also, it would not be known if a sex offender would commit another sexual