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2011
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A Snapshot of Juvenile Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws: A Survey of the United States
By Pittman, Nicole; Nguyen, Quyen. National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
“In light of the mottled condition of sex offender registration and notification laws across the country, and the fact that this book was started less than a year before the final deadline for states to come into compliance with SORNA, our goal is to provide a straightforward reference guide during this time of great flux” (p. 1). One can use this survey to see how different states compare to each other in regards to the Adam Walsh Act. This publication is divided into seven parts: introduction;... Read More
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128 pages
2009
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Intrafamilial Adolescent Sex Offenders: Psychological Profile and Treatment
By Grant, J; Indermaur, D; Thornton, J; Stevens, G; Chamarette, C; Halse, A. Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of what is known about intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders (IASOs),” such as 40-90% of sexual abuse against children is caused by other children (p. 1). Sections of this document cover: a profile of intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders; the different groups (typologies) of IASOs; treatment of adolescent sex offenders; and conclusions and policy issues.... Read More
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5 p.
2009
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Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors
By Finkelhor, David; Ormrod, Richard; Chaffin, Mark. U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Characteristics of juveniles that are responsible for sex offenses perpetrated against other minors are reported. Sections of this bulletin are: background; the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); juvenile and adult sex offenders known to police; using NIBRS data to investigate juvenile sex offenders; younger juvenile sex offenders; female juvenile sex offenders; reporting juvenile sex offenses; and implications. Over one-third (35.6%) of known sex offenders are juveniles who tend ... Read More
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11 p.
2009
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Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors
By Finkelhor, David; Ormrod, Richard; Chaffin, Mark. U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
“Although those who commit sex offenses against minors are often described as “pedophiles” or “predators” and thought of as adults, it is important to understand that a substantial portion of these offenses are committed by other minors who do not fit the image of such terms” (p. 1). This publication provides detailed information for this little known population of juvenile offenders. Sections of this bulletin include: juvenile and known sex offenders known to police; characteristics of juvenile... Read More
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12 pages
2009
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Fifty State Survey of Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Requirements
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
State requirements for the registration of juvenile sex offenders are compiled and presented. Responses (if given) are reported for: registrable offenses; information maintained in sex offender registry; statutory basis for juvenile sex offender registration; duration of registration; community notification and website; and limitations on residency or employment.... Read More
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254 pages
2008
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Assessing the Risk of Juvenile Sex Offenders Using the Intensive Parole Sex Offender Domain
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Determining juvenile sex offender recidivism utilizing the IPSA (Intensive Parole Supervision Assessment) is investigated. This report has these sections: highlights; introduction; study sample; recidivism rates; measuring predictive accuracy; IPSA sex offender domain predictive accuracy; analysis of other sample information; initial security classification assessment; and potential next steps. No strong association with sexual recidivism was found, although the result may be due to the sample.... Read More
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16 p.
2008
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Fact Sheets Examine Impact of Sex Offender Registries
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC).
This website provides access to information about the effect sex offender registries have on the offenders themselves and others. As of September 2008, the fact sheets available are: Youth Who Commit Sex Offenses; The Negative Impact of Registries on Youth; and What Will It Cost States to Comply with the Sex Offend Registry and Notification Act.... Read More
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7 p.
2008
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Standards and Guidelines for the Evaluation, Assessment, Treatment and Supervision of Juveniles Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses
Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (Denver, CO); Colorado Division of Criminal Justice. Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management (Denver, CO).
Standards required for juvenile sex offenders and recommended for juveniles and families seeking intervention for sexually abusive behavior are presented. Sections of these standards are: introduction; guiding principles; definitions; presentence investigations of juveniles who have committed sexual offenses; evaluation and ongoing assessment of juveniles who have committed sexual offenses; standards of practice for treatment providers; qualifications of treatment providers, evaluators, and and... Read More
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166 p.
2008
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The Comprehensive Approach to Sex Offender Management
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC). Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD); Center for Effective Public Policy (Philadelphia, PA).
This "Comprehensive Approach offers a promising and well-grounded framework that jurisdictions can consider as they build an informed, integrated set of policies and practices to promote the shared goal of ensuring victim and community safety" (p. 1). This report has these sections: introduction; background; the Comprehensive Approach -- fundamental principles and core components; the evolution of contemporary sex offender management strategies; statewide policy boards; special considerations f... Read More
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11 p.
2002
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Managing Sex Offenders in the Community: A Handbook to Guide Policymakers and Practitioners Through a Planning and Implementation Process
By Carter, Madeline M.; Morris, Laura. U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa. Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
A handbook designed to assist policymakers and practitioners in the process of assessing and strengthening sex offender management for adults and juveniles is provided. Four sections comprise this manual: an introduction to this handbook and to sex offender management; the framework of the planning and implementation process; an overview of the steps in the planning and implementation process; and conclusion -- an ongoing process of collecting and analyzing information. Teamwork activities and ... Read More
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96 p.
1999
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Compendium of OJP-Sponsored Projects Relating to Sex Offenders
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa. Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
A compendium of Department of Justice-sponsored initiatives relating to sex offender management is presented. Subsections include adult classification research, community notification research, evaluation of supervision and treatment approach research, juvenile sex offender research, national surveys, risk assessment research, community notification and registration, use of the polygraph, supervision and treatment programs for sex offenders, training and technical assistance for policy makers an... Read More
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43 p.


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