2006-07-11 06:07:18 · 10 answers · asked by Alex R 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
"Of the 272,111 persons released from prisons in 15 States in 1994, an estimated 67.5% were rearrested for a felony or serious misdemeanor within 3 years, 46.9% were reconvicted, and 25.4% resentenced to prison for a new crime. "
"Of the 9,691 male sex offenders released from prisons in 15 States in 1994, 5.3% were rearrested for a new sex crime within 3 years of release."
Simple math... 5.3% of sex offenders reoffended while 67.5% of all other criminals reoffended.
This study goes on to say that 40% of all sex offenders that re-offend will do it within one year.
There are some other studies done by states with similar results over longer periods of time. Reoffense rates range anywhere from 1% in North Carolina for offenders who successfully complete their treatment program (btw, because of lack of funding not all offenders are given treatment) to 17%. None of the real studies done support what the media and politicians tell us.
One thing all the studies have in common is the longer an offender remains offense free the less likely he/she is to reoffend and proper effective treatment works for most of them. Facts politicians and media refuse to admit.
2006-07-12 23:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by reallyconfuzzled1 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-12 05:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all, but many do. Depends on their age, treatment, and the circumstances of their original offense. For example, there is a 21 year old woman who is charged as a sex offender for having an affair with a 19 year old, because he was a senior at the high school where she taught. They didn't meet there, nor did anything occur at the school, but she still meets the legal standard for an offender because he was a student. Even though she will be a registered as a sex offender for 10 years, she's not likely to be in similar circumstances when released. Others, such as those meeting the criteria of child predators are highly likely to reoffend.
2006-07-11 08:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by kiddoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they shouldn't be released period, to even think about reoffending... if certain bits where chopped off, perhaps they'd think twice...
Prevention... Make it Law... They cannot whinge about Human Rights if they know they will have there knackers removed if they commit the offence in the first place...
Oh yes, when will someone stand up for the human rights of people, that are subject to the possibility of meeting up with one of these creeps after release!
No sorry... i'm of the opinion... they lie to get out, saying they are miraculously cured! Put a hell of a show on for the shrinks!
Then rub there hands when out... those that are out now having offened once with this type of crime... just have not been caught yet reoffending...
My opinion!
2006-07-11 06:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by AZRAEL è 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure but if i ever seen one reoffend on any child it would be the last time they ever did reoffend.
2006-07-11 06:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes........Tha's why the government should have stricter laws. If you commit this crime you go to prison, go thru counseling or some type of help. If it seems the person understands and has knowledge of the wrong doing then they can come out with society but if they committed again after the 2nd time after that there should not anymore chances. They should face the death penalty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-11 06:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by rebelde_chula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do, some don't. It just depends, I have heard that many do, but what they dont report are the ones that truly change.
2006-07-11 06:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For adults, it is over 95% that will re offend...
2006-07-11 06:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently so... see the source below...chilling.
2006-07-11 06:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes most...
2006-07-11 06:09:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋