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Guest commentary: Residency laws may not deter sex crimes

By "eAdvocate"

12-22-2009 Wisconsin:The release of convicted criminals back into the community has often led to serious discussions and controversy on the effectiveness of the prison system in Wisconsin to punish or to rehabilitate offenders.For our community, not much seems to hit closer to home than the release of a sex offender from prison.Recently, the Manitowoc Police Department's Crime Prevention Bureau notified residents in two south-side neighborhoods that convicted sex offenders have been released from prison and moved in to their neighborhoods. Since these offender notifications, many residents have voiced their concerns.The question surfaced regarding Manitowoc not having residency restrictions placed on convicted sex offenders. Residency restrictions have been enacted in more than 25 states...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on December 22, 2009 (boomark / email).