Arguments Against Sex Criminals

Sex offenders of all kinds are predators to their prey. Sexual assault is not a crime of sex but a crime of violence and control. The offender is looking to control their victims either by force and intimidation. It is unknown exactly what causes these offenders to commit these heinous acts against women, men and children of all ages, but whatever reasons or fantasies they have, it is evident they cannot be controlled.
The controversial argument is whether or not the states have a legal right to protect their citizens indefinitely from sex criminals by securing them in a prison or a psychiatric institution so they could be analyzed and treated for their inhibitions. It is in this author’s opinion, there is no constitutional violations by securing them in either a prison or hospital for the crimes they committed and for mandating the necessary medical and mental treatment they require. …show more content…
This term is used in our criminal justice system when offenders have committed the same type of criminal offense. Take for instances the pedophile who hunts for children to assault. Although there are some who prey on strangers, a majority will violate their own loved ones such as their own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or any other children who have gained their love and trust. Some of these offenders will take years to groom their victims and use gift or other gratuities to entice them. When it seems their victims get to the age they know what they are doing is wrong, they then turn to coercion and place blame on the young and naïve victims. Sexual abuse against children against someone they know may go on for years before being reported. By the time it is reported there could be years of victimization with one child or multiple children within the same circle or