Sexual Violence - Evidence Based Policy and Prevention (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

The purpose of this edited volume is to examine the disconnect in the sexual violence prevention field between legislation, research and practice. The work is focused primarily on United States policies and initiatives, with key case studies internationally. Contributions show that current policies are mainly based on repeat offenders: residence restrictions, registration and notification statutes, and post-sentence initiatives. While these initiatives address public fears, they are not evidence-based and do not necessarily reduce offending. Research shows that post-sentence policies may destabilize offenders and limit their ability to reintegrate with society at a critical period, therefore increasing the chances of recidivism. Furthermore, the majority of sex crimes (95%) are committed by first time offenders. This innovative book is divided into two parts juxtaposing what is currently being done legislatively with what the research evidence suggests would be best practice.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	June 2018
First published:	2016
Editors:	Elizabeth L. Jeglic • Cynthia Calkins
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-83067-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Sexual behaviour Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	3-319-83067-8
Barcode:	9783319830674

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