Who are the people in your neighborhood? A descriptive analysis of individuals on public sex offender registries

Ackerman, Alissa R.; Harris, Andrew; Levenson, Jill S.; Zgoba, Kristen M.

doi:10.1016/j.ijlp.2011.04.001

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“…However, when examining the average age of registered sex offenders found by Ackerman et al (2011), the findings in the present study are close to the wider population of registered sex offenders. Simply put, this could mean that younger offenders are more likely to be reported to law enforcement.…”

Section: Conclusion and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

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Child Sexual Abuse in Protestant Christian Congregations: A Descriptive Analysis of Offense and Offender Characteristics

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Abstract:Utilizing data from 326 cases of alleged child sexual abuse that occurred at or through activities provided by Protestant Christian congregations, this study examines demographic and contextual characteristics of alleged child sexual abuse that took place within the most prevalent religious environment in the United States. Research questions are addressed in this study. First, what type of child sexual abuse most commonly occurs at or through activities provided by Protestant Christian congregations? Second, where do such offenses physically take place? Third, who are the offenders and what role(s) do they assume in the congregations? We find that the overwhelming majority of offenses were contact offenses that occurred on church premises or at the offender's home, and that most offenders were white male pastors or youth ministers who were approximately 40 years in age. We conclude with policy implications and recommendations for future research.

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confidence: 79%

“…Thus, women in most congregations may not be in positions of power that can influence the propensity to engage in sexual abuse. That offenders are mostly white also mirrors what is known about most sex offenders (Ackerman et al 2011) and those who identify as Protestant Christians (Pew Research Center 2007).…”

Section: Conclusion and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 59%

Child Sexual Abuse in Protestant Christian Congregations: A Descriptive Analysis of Offense and Offender Characteristics

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“…This is considerably younger than the age range of 51 to 60 for clergy involved in sexual misconduct in a study by Francis and Baldo (1998). However, this finding does mirror the average age of registered sex offenders found by Ackerman, Harris, Levenson, and Zgoba (2011). The considerable difference in age between the present study and findings by Francis and Baldo (1998) could be for several reasons.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…This should also come as no surprise since the majority of sex offenders are believed to be White adult males (Ackerman et al, 2011;Greenfeld, 1997). Moreover, the majority of those who identify with the Protestant Christian faith within the U.S. are also predominantly White (Pew Research Center, 2007).…”

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Sex offenses at Protestant Christian churches : a typology and examination using social disorganization theory.

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who have given me numerous opportunities to advance my education.iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank Dr. Richard Tewksbury for his continued guidance throughout my graduate-level career. He has given me both opportunities and continued guidance when no one else would. I thank him for setting me on a path to continue my passion for lifelong learning. I would also like to thank the other committee members, Dr.

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“…At present, researchers or interested parties needing to access SOR information must search each state or territory individually because a national SOR database does not exist (Ackerman, Harris, Levenson, & Zgoba, 2011;Newburn, 2010). Furthermore, in spite of the required data, there is no uniformity or consistency across the SOR databases as each state determines the order and organization of their registry.…”

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Sex Offender Community Notification Law Reform: A Call for More Active, Consistent, and Detailed Information about High-Risk Offenders

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There has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the enforcement of sex offender registration and community notification laws. A major argument against such laws involves the lumping of all sex offenders into a single category, which hinders offender management and public safety. Further exacerbating this problem is the fact that less than 35% of state registries provide the information necessary for citizens to make informed decisions regarding their safety, such as the victim's age or gender. In some cases, law enforcement will go door-to-door and in other cases, community members need to look up information on their own. Misinformation and inconsistencies can cause unnecessary angst among community members. Therefore, states should consider the value of enacting uniformed legislation that is more active in its pursuit to provide consistent and detailed information about high-risk offenders and the offense(s) committed. This will better enable community members to more effectively form their own risk assessments and make better informed decisions.

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Who are the people in your neighborhood? A descriptive analysis of individuals on public sex offender registries

Cited by 84 publications

References 23 publications

Child Sexual Abuse in Protestant Christian Congregations: A Descriptive Analysis of Offense and Offender Characteristics

Child Sexual Abuse in Protestant Christian Congregations: A Descriptive Analysis of Offense and Offender Characteristics

Sex offenses at Protestant Christian churches : a typology and examination using social disorganization theory.

Sex Offender Community Notification Law Reform: A Call for More Active, Consistent, and Detailed Information about High-Risk Offenders

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