From Rage to Reason - Why We Need Sex Crime Laws Based on Facts, Not Fear (Hardcover)

Analyzing sex offense laws and false claims, this book shows that laws based on vengeance rather than justice or evidence create new forms of harm while failing to address the real and pervasive problem of sexual violence. In this timely and extensively researched book, sociologist Emily Horowitz shows how current sex offense policies in the United States create new forms of harm and prevent those who have caused harm from the process of constructive repentance or contributing to society after punishment. Horowitz also illustrates the failure of criminal justice responses to social problems. Sharing detailed narratives from the experiences of those on registries and their loved ones, Horowitz reveals the social impact and cycle of violence that results from dehumanizing and banishing those who have already been held accountable. From Rage to Reason offers a new perspective on how and why false claims about sex offenses became so pervasive and how these myths fostered ineffective policies that have little to do with the reality of most sexual abuse. It argues that to truly prevent sexual abuse, we must unearth the sources of these misunderstandings, debunk these claims in a systematic way, and have frank and genuine discussions about the limits of legal responses to complex social problems. Analyzes the human impact of retributive justice Assesses the indirect harm caused by sex offense policies Offers new insight into the lived experiences of those convicted of sex offenses Considers how sex offense laws and regulations create new forms of violence Critiques the extent to which social problems can be addressed via the criminal justice system

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Emily Horowitz
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	234
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-7939-5
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal skills & practice > Advocacy Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Family law Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-7939-7
Barcode:	9781440879395

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