Sex offender laws : failed policies, new directions / [edited by] Richard G. Wright.

Other author Wright, Richard G. (Richard Gordon), 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer Pub., ©2009.
Descriptionxiii, 531 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : the failure of sex offender policies / Richard G. Wright -- The problem of sexual assault / Francis M. Williams -- A brief history of major sex offender laws / Karen J. Terry & Alissa R. Ackerman -- The politics of sex offender policies : an interview with Patricia Wetterling / Patricia Wetterling & Richard G. Wright -- Internet sex stings / Richard G. Wright -- Sex offenders, mandatory HIV testing, and intentional transmission / Cheryl Radeloff & Erica Carnes -- Sex offender registration and community notification / Lisa L. Sample & Mary K. Evans -- GPS monitoring of sex offenders / Michelle L. Meloy & Shareda Coleman -- Sex offender residence restrictions / Jill Levenson -- Chemical and surgical castration / Charles Scott & Elena del Busto -- The civil commitment of sexual predators : a policy review / Andrew J. Harris -- The death penalty / Corey Rayburn Yung -- Leaders in sex offender research and policy / Alissa R. Ackerman & Karen J. Terry -- The containment approach to managing sex offenders / Kim English -- Sexual violence and restorative justice / Jo-Ann Della Giustina -- The impact of sex offender policies on victims / Rachel Kate Bandy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009000758
ISBN9780826111098
ISBN0826111092

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 9325 .S493 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold