The current review summarized results of 191 published empirical studies that examined the
risk and protective factors for sexual violence perpetration. Studies in the review examined …

The purpose of this study was to better understand the impact of sex offender registration
and notification laws on the family members of registered sex offenders (RSO). An online …

In this paper, we provide a comprehensive review of the empirical evidence related to the
effectiveness of residence restrictions imposed on sex offenders for preventing sex crimes …

The authors sought to examine the impact of notification and residence restriction statutes
on sex offender reintegration. Although previous research has primarily sampled sex …

General public sentiment and anecdotal evidence suggests that sex offenders are highly
recidivistic. Furthermore, these similar beliefs have influenced a series of recent policy and …

This study examines the public perception of sex offender policies and the perceived impact
of sex offender policies on the sex offenders themselves. Specifically, this study explores …

From Megan's Law to Jessica's Law, almost every state in the nation has passed some law
to punish sex offenders. This popular tough-on-crime legislation is often written after highly …

The collateral consequences of sex offender registration and notification (SORN) have been
well established, although little evidence has supported the efficacy of SORN. Based on the …

The pressure on US media to maximize ratings and, therefore, profits can readily conflict
with objectivity in journalism (An & Bergen, 2007). With the exceptions of political firestorms …

Residential restrictions for sex offenders have become increasingly popular, despite the lack
of empirical data suggesting that offenders' proximity to schools or daycares contributes to …