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Punishment for Sex Offenders

Submitted by Michael, Oct 8, 2007 06:02

Hi,

Social scientists say that one of the things that make it difficult to stop sexual predators is the fact that their anti-social behavior is mostly invisible to most, except, sadly, to their victims. They are not the type of
criminals that are easy to spot or who act suspiciously and avoid coming into contact with law enforcement officers or agencies. On the contrary, many Sex offendershave established themselves and are familiar figures in the community or neighborhood. They make their dark side known only when they strike. Oftentimes, they are people whom their victims trust – uncles, neighbors, teachers and the like.

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Hi, Social scientists say that one of the things that make it difficult to stop sexual predators is the...	Michael	Oct 8, 2007 06:02
I have read the commits form others who see the real theart is that we are allowing our fears fears... [MORE]	Debbie	Aug 1, 2007 18:17
under no circumstances will i ever agree with Mr. Sheldon. How can he say that " paid their debt to... [MORE]	Rebecca	May 7, 2007 14:18
And yet more misinformation by the media. "Although no one is certain how to treat sex offenders" Do you do any fact... [MORE]	Oneandonly	Mar 16, 2007 22:28
Once again grand standing politicians are scaring all of us needlessly so they can ride in on their white horses.... [MORE]	nick	Mar 15, 2007 20:22
Mr. Stern said there "is substantial anecdotal and statistical evidence of recidivism by sex offenders" but offers not a shred... [MORE]	Kyle Sandusky	Mar 12, 2007 16:24
One of the biggest problems I see is the interchangeable sexual offender and sexual predator. There have been media and... [MORE]	Betty Price, Executive Director, Roar for Freedom	Mar 16, 2007 11:37
NOT ALL SEX OFFENDERS ARE PEDOPHILES OR PREDATORS? Maybe not all but I know one that is for sure and... [MORE]	Lisa Pearl	Jun 8, 2007 14:37
We are dealing with very serious issues when it comes to housing sex offenders. We MUST protect our children and... [MORE]	CHARLES MANOLAKOS	Mar 12, 2007 10:36
I went to work today, just like yesterday and the day before. I came home to my wife. later, I... [MORE]	S Locke	Mar 16, 2007 20:27

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