Public Perception of Sex Offender Social Policies and the Impact on Sex Offenders
Public Perception of Sex Offender Social Policies and the Impact on Sex Offenders
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公众对性犯罪者社会政策的看法及其对性犯罪者的影响
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发表时间：
2009
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
E. Jeglic
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作者：
Stacey Katz Schiavone;E. Jeglic
本研究探讨了公众对性犯罪者政策的看法，以及性犯罪者政策对性犯罪者本身的影响。具体而言，本研究探讨了社区如何看待登记和社区通知（梅根法）等政策的有效性，以及住房限制在减少性累犯方面的作用。数据收集自全国在线社区留言板的115名参与者。结果表明，虽然大多数人支持梅根的法律，他们不觉得政策减少累犯。此外，大多数参与者也不相信住房限制法规在减少性累犯方面是有效的。当被问及政策对性犯罪者的影响时，大多数受访者同意，由于梅根法案，性犯罪者担心自己的安全;然而，他们不认为居住限制阻碍了性犯罪者的就业机会。从这项研究的结果进行了讨论，因为它们涉及到公共政策和性犯罪者重返社会。
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 how the community feels about the effectiveness of policies such as registration and community notification (Megan’s Law), and housing restrictions in reducing sexual recidivism. Data are collected from 115 participants from a nationwide online community message board. Results suggest that although most individuals support Megan’s Law, they do not feel the policy reduces recidivism. Furthermore, the majority of the participants also do not believe that housing restriction statutes are effective in reducing sexual recidivism. When questioned about the policy impact on sex offenders, the majority of respondents agree that as a consequence of Megan’s Law, sex offenders are afraid for their safety; however, they do not believe that residence restrictions hinder sex offenders’ employment opportunities. Findings from this study are discussed as they pertain to public policy and sex offender reintegration.