Sociology Sex Offender Journal
Sex offenders are described as the lowest of the lows and are looked down upon for their crimes. Questions are proposed, such as if the current registry for sex offenders makes the community safer, or if it gives a false sense of security. Another question that is proposed, is whether or not all sex offenders should be registered. One last critical question that is proposed is whether or not the sex offender registry reduces recidivism. These questions can be answered by examining the Florida and Ohio sex offender registry data as well as Lisa Lang’s documentary “Our America - State of Sex Offenders”.
The current policy of registering sex offenders in Florida does give a false sense of security to the community. …show more content…
Along with that, not all sex offenders should have to register for their crime for the entirety of their lives. According to the 2008 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Recidivism study, sex offenders who returned to an Ohio prison for a new sex offense did so within 2 to 3 years (“Ohio Department of Rehabilitation,” 2008). If a sex offender has proven that they will not reoffend, they should be able to have a chance of a normal life. According to that study, if a sex offender is going to re-offend, they will reoffend within 3 years (“Ohio Department of Rehabilitation,” 2008). Therefore, if they have proven themselves and have not reoffended within a said time period, that classification should be lifted. To help maintain their clean slate, they could be in therapy or obtain some kind of help to continue to prove themselves. Sex offenders do not have equal job opportunities or living restrictions as a person who has not committed a sex offense. Therefore, if they have not reoffended and continue to do things to help them not reoffend, the title should be lifted so that they are able to have a chance of a normal life. People make mistakes everyday, some larger than others, but one should have the opportunity to correct that mistake and continuing living their life. In the video, it was said that when people think of a sex offender, they think of a child molester. Not all sex offenders are child molesters. As an example, in a case where an adult who was 21 years of age engaged in sexual conduct with a minor who was 17 years of age would be considered to be a sex offender. In this case, the two individuals have been dating for two years and the parents were okay with their child dating this person. However, she became pregnant and the parents were angry and pressed charges. If convicted, this person would have to register as a
Sex offenders are described as the lowest of the lows and are looked down upon for their crimes. Questions are proposed, such as if the current registry for sex offenders makes the community safer, or if it gives a false sense of security. Another question that is proposed, is whether or not all sex offenders should be registered. One last critical question that is proposed is whether or not the sex offender registry reduces recidivism. These questions can be answered by examining the Florida and Ohio sex offender registry data as well as Lisa Lang’s documentary “Our America - State of Sex Offenders”.
The current policy of registering sex offenders in Florida does give a false sense of security to the community. …show more content…
Along with that, not all sex offenders should have to register for their crime for the entirety of their lives. According to the 2008 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Recidivism study, sex offenders who returned to an Ohio prison for a new sex offense did so within 2 to 3 years (“Ohio Department of Rehabilitation,” 2008). If a sex offender has proven that they will not reoffend, they should be able to have a chance of a normal life. According to that study, if a sex offender is going to re-offend, they will reoffend within 3 years (“Ohio Department of Rehabilitation,” 2008). Therefore, if they have proven themselves and have not reoffended within a said time period, that classification should be lifted. To help maintain their clean slate, they could be in therapy or obtain some kind of help to continue to prove themselves. Sex offenders do not have equal job opportunities or living restrictions as a person who has not committed a sex offense. Therefore, if they have not reoffended and continue to do things to help them not reoffend, the title should be lifted so that they are able to have a chance of a normal life. People make mistakes everyday, some larger than others, but one should have the opportunity to correct that mistake and continuing living their life. In the video, it was said that when people think of a sex offender, they think of a child molester. Not all sex offenders are child molesters. As an example, in a case where an adult who was 21 years of age engaged in sexual conduct with a minor who was 17 years of age would be considered to be a sex offender. In this case, the two individuals have been dating for two years and the parents were okay with their child dating this person. However, she became pregnant and the parents were angry and pressed charges. If convicted, this person would have to register as a