societal reaction to sex offenders: a review of the origins and results of the myths surrounding their crimes and treatment amenability

摘要: Examination of societal reaction to sexual offenders reveals a history harshness exemplified by the psychopath laws 1930s. The latest round legal attempts control sex uses Severe sentencing laws, civil commitment procedures and community notification statutes confine shame offenders. This paper shows these be based on popular beliefs about predatory nature men, probability their re-offense amenability treatment rather than facts offenses severe is vindictive one myth misunderstanding that serves many interests. exposes contradictory myths skewed emotions guide our view crimes compares with rates effects treatment.