Sex offender registration

A sex offending is the commission of acts of a sexual nature against an individual without consent. When we think of Sex offending, we think of a child molesters but this term basically refers to anyone committing any sexual offense. There are many types of sex offenders and these may include those who commit offences against children, adults or even offenders who commit sexual murders. According to Palermo and Farkas, “sexual offenders belong to the group of paraphilias which is comprised of…

Incarceration rates within the United States are among the highest in the world, but when sentences come to an end, offenders are released back into the community. As hundreds of thousands of offenders are released from prison each year, the stigma of being an ex-prisoner results in a multitude of obstacles, such as housing, employment, and relationships (Plante, 2015). Because reintegration back into the community can be such a difficult process, attention needs to be given to reentry barriers…

Offenders are provided with the opportunity to transform and victims, to recover. Victims have vital access to organisations such as Victim Support and NHS Choices to enable a safe and long-term recovery. Not only this, but the CPS provides protection for…

the case we know for a fact that Anderson had met the fourteen year old girl in Michigan who posed as a seventeen year old on a dating site meant for those who were of the age of consent, who could then meet up for sex. When Anderson had met the girl, and without the use of force, had sex with her, by doing so he unknowingly committed statutory rape due to the girl lying about her age. While yes in some states some can claim as a defense that they were truly unaware of her age, however in our…

increasingly prevalent, especially for serious offenders (Losel & Schmucker, 2005). Nonetheless, despite the growth of preventive measures, there are evidently negative stigmas towards sex offenders, even within the prison system, as those who commit sexual offences against an adult or a child are most likely to experience victimisation compared to prisoners who have committed other offences (Wolff, et al., 2007). In this report, I will address whether sex offenders can be successfully…

There is a value in developing sexual offender typologies. Typologies are also known as "classification schemes, that utilize offenders' characteristics and/ or victim-choice information to outline a framework for analysis" (Terry, 2013, p. 93). These typologies are beneficial in that they provide a comprehensive understanding of accurate offense patterns and risk. It helps us become aware of the circumstances and characteristics surrounding the offender and what influences their behavior, in…

Sex offenders are no different than any other type of offender. Positive reinforcement does not work well with this type of offender. Always assume the worst when dealing with sexual offenders. Anger Rapist is the anger-retaliation rapist ”is getting even with women for real or imagined wrongs. He just doesn't like women and he makes no attempt to conceal that fact. Violent and impulsive, he can end up kill.ing a victim or injuring her so badly she needs hospitalization. "There’s no…

In her article, “Treatment of sexual offenders’: Research, best practices and emerging models”2013, Pamela Yates argues that the treatment of sexual offenders has witnessed substantial development over time, as” different theoretical and practical models of treatments have been developed, modified, refined and proposed over time” (p.89). She explains that the dominant approach supported by research adheres to special ground rules of effective correctional interventions, which is the…

from her home in Wicomico County, Maryland. A convicted sex offender, Thomas Leggs Jr was the intruder who kidnapped Sarah. He brutally raped her, and then murdered her and then burned her lifeless body in a field near the Maryland- Delaware border. Sarah’s body was found on Christmas day, Leggs was registered as a “high risk” sex offender. After that situation Leggs was deemed to be “compliant” in Maryland. Some people think that sex offenders are prone to re-offending upon their release from…

Effectiveness of Sex Offender Registries: Do They Reduce Recidivism? Sex offenders are commonly perceived as the worst type of criminal offenders (Zimring, Piquero, & Jennings, 2007). Their heinous actions instill a sense of fear amongst their victims and society at large. Following an offender’s release, regardless of their crime, there is a high likelihood that the offender will recidivate if they are not successfully integrated back into society. Specifically, it is often assumed that sex…