Citation

Page AD, Hill JS, Gilbert G. J. Forensic Soc. Work 2012; 2(2-3): 108-121.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1936928X.2012.742478

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Despite increasingly restrictive sexual offender legislation from 1994 until 2006, there is little evidence that these laws are reducing the number and severity of sexually motivated crimes. This study used a nonrandom sample of 231 adult sexual offenders from 11 outpatient treatment sites and assessed their experiences with residence restrictions in the state of North Carolina. Results indicate sexual offenders face emotional and financial difficulties as a result of residence restrictions, even in a state where restrictions are less stringent. Young adults, in particular, had difficulty securing housing and were often unable to live with supportive family members. Overall, sexual offenders believed residence restrictions do nothing to prevent recidivism.