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Does Residential Proximity Matter? A Geographic Analysis of Sex Offense Recidivism

View the article here | Archived 03/23/2009 By Grant Duwe, William Donnay and Richard Tewksbury Abstract: In an effort to reduce sex offense recidivism, local and state governments have recently passed legislation prohibiting sex offenders from living within a certain distance (500 to 2,500 feet) of child congregation locations such as schools, parks, and daycare centers. Examining the potential deterrent effects of a residency restrictions law in Minnesota, this study analyzed the... This is a summary only, to see the rest of the article, visit http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com.

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on March 24, 2009 (boomark / email).