The impact of community notification laws on sex offender treatment attitudes
Laws for sexual offenders in the United States have changed dramatically in the past few
years. In all 50 states, sex offenders are now required to register with local law enforcement
in their communities (Schopp, Pearce, & Scalora, 1998). The United States Supreme Court
has held its constitutional to civilly commit sexual offenders, even after completing a full
prison sentence (Kansas v. Hendricks, 1997). Most recently, a number of states have
passed, or are considering, community notification laws that would permit public disclosure …
years. In all 50 states, sex offenders are now required to register with local law enforcement
in their communities (Schopp, Pearce, & Scalora, 1998). The United States Supreme Court
has held its constitutional to civilly commit sexual offenders, even after completing a full
prison sentence (Kansas v. Hendricks, 1997). Most recently, a number of states have
passed, or are considering, community notification laws that would permit public disclosure …