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Sex offenders constitute a heterogeneous group of individuals. Offenders can be adults or juveniles, male or female, and of any age. Most perpetrators know their victims and are either related to them, in a relationship with them, in a position of authority over the minor, or otherwise acquainted. Acts defined as sexual offenses vary across religions, cultures, nations, and states, and definitions of sexual offenses change over time based on prevailing social norms.

Various policies and legislation have been implemented that apply to individuals convicted of sexual offenses. While on probation or parole supervision, sex offenders can be subject to many of the same restrictions that non-sex offenders are. However, there are other requirements that can apply specifically to sex offenders, either while under post-release supervision or afterward. These requirements can take a variety of forms, including formally registering as a sex offender with local law enforcement and periodically updating registration data, residence restrictions on where they can and cannot live, and being subject to electronic monitoring. Further, some sex offenders may be civilly committed in secure mental health facilities after their criminal sentence ends. While most offenses involving criminal sexual conduct fall under the jurisdiction of state law, certain sexual offenses are found in Title 18 of the US Code and may involve federal punishment and supervision.

Get Book. Author : Karen J. Sexual offenders are often treated differently than other offenders by both the community and the criminal justice system as a result of public scorn and recidivism.

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