There are quite a few reasons to believe pedophiles are the most hated population in prison. One can be that most pedophiles are not accustomed to harsh, violent backgrounds that other criminals, especially murderers, are prone to. Most pedophiles are actually people who have received an education, have well-to-do jobs and have families of their own. They usually lack a criminal record, especially one of violence, until he or she is found out and brought to justice. Therefore, when a pedophile enters prison he or she may stand out amongst the other criminals making him or her an easy target for prison violence. However, the more obvious reasons that pedophiles are the most hated prison population stems from the fact that “they hurt children”.
