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Homeless Sex Offenders Struggle With 'Double Jeopardy' For Crimes

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12-26-2010 Massachusetts: Many sex offenders, after being released from jail, find it difficult to rebuild their lives. Unable to find jobs or affordable homes due to their crimes, many sex offenders end up homeless after they've served their time. Furthermore, homeless shelters often refuse to house sex offenders. The outlook for offenders in California is particularly dire -- Jessica's Law, which prohibits sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school or park, makes locating affordable housing nearly impossible in some parts of the state. The Mercury News reports on the rise in sex offenders turned homeless in California: A statewide task force last month found that the ban has led to a dangerous 24-fold increase in homeless sex offenders and recommended repealing the voter-approved limits [...continue to full post

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