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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Is Sex Offender Policy Based on Accurate Assumptions? | |
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| Chapter Preface | |
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| Yes: Sex Offender Policy Is Based on Accurate Assumptions | |
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| Tougher Laws on Sex Offenders Increase Public Safety | |
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| Tough Laws and Vigilant Prosecution Are the Best Defense Against Sexual Predators | |
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| Child Molestation Has Reached Epidemic Proportions | |
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| No: Sex Offender Policy Is Not Based on Accurate Assumptions | |
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| Research and Statistics Debunk Common Misconceptions | |
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| Americans Exaggerate Threats Posed by Sexual Predators | |
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| Clarifying the Facts Can Strengthen Public Policy | |
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| Most Sex Offenders Are Not Murderers | |
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| Is Treatment for Sex Offenders Effective? | |
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| Yes: Treatment for Sex Offenders Is Effective | |
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| Treating Sex Offenders Makes Sense | |
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| Treatment for Pedophiles Reduces Victimization | |
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| No: Treatment for Sex Offenders Is Not Effective | |
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| Treating Sex Offenders Is a Waste of Resources | |
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| Pedophiles Are Criminals, Not Patients | |
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| What Controversies Surround Sex Offender Policy? | |
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| Registries and Community Notification Target the Wrong People | |
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| Iowa's Residency Restrictions Have Proven Unsuccessful | |
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| GPS Tracking of Sex Offenders Fails to Protect Children and Promotes Panic | |
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| Juveniles Engaging in Consensual Oral Sex Should Not Be Punished | |
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| Legislation Must Be Based on Scientific Research | |
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| Death Penalty for Sex Offenders Sends the Wrong Message | |
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| Castration Should Be an Option for Sex Offenders | |
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| Castration Is Inappropriate and Immoral | |
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| How Can Sex Offender Policies Be Improved? | |
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| Policy Should Emphasize Public Health and Restorative Justice | |
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| Policy Shift Needed to Protect Children on the Internet | |
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| Reform the Statute of Limitations to Bring Victims Justice | |
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| The National Sex Offender Public Registry Is a Cost-Effective and Powerful Tool | |
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| Containment and Surveillance Plus Registries Equals Real Protection | |
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| Targeting Offenders' Re-entry into Society and Community Education Are Key | |
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| Organizations to Contact | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |