Sex Offender Registry Research Paper

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Sex offender registry definitely important to have because the public has the right to know if any sex offender lives near them or are around their children. However, it is currently failing to meet its main purpose which reduce recidivism and help solve future crimes. It has been shown to be ineffective in preventing future crimes or helping solve crimes and it is also unfair for certain sex offenders. The registry is too broad in scope and includes non violent sex offender. This makes it effective because it is hard for public to differentiate between dangerous sex offenders and nonviolent sex offenders. It is also unfair for sex offenders because often times, nonviolent sex offenders pay the same price as violent criminal, which is being