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Do Residency Restrictions Work?

By Corey Rayburnyung

Every state that reviews the efficacy of residency restrictions seems less than enthusiastic about the results thus far. Add California to the list of states wondering about the value of these statutes:A state panel is urging the governor and legislators to change "Jessica's Law," saying its restrictions on where sex offenders can live are counterproductive and calling the nearly $25 million a year spent to house them a poor use of taxpayers' money.The residency restrictions, passed by voters more than two years ago in Proposition 83, have never been shown to prevent new crimes and may reduce public safety, the panel says.Since 70% of voters approved the initiative, "the availability of suitable housing has plummeted," the state's Sex Offender Management Board said in a report sent to lawmakers this week...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Crimes on January 15, 2009 (boomark / email).