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In the News: New study shows sex offenders near child care at no greater risk of reoffending
A new study by Dr. Jill Levenson, Dr. Paul Zandbergen, and Dr. Timothy Hart shows that sex offenders who live near schools and day care centers are no more likely to reoffend than sex offenders who live far from areas where children gather. This study casts further doubt on the effectiveness of broad-based legislative residency restrictions.For more information, go to:http://sexoffenderstudies.blogspot.com/http://yfg0ra.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p3Y7SjBMyfgjzyIbK0S5dBuwVJYraxEy3mz710e_xoaLlbiYxpiNitZHH_nTTXyStGQ-gVtyAFOkep37k3TWEsA/Residential%20Proximity-and-Recidivism.pdf?download
In the News: Michigan Gov. signs law broadening DNA collection for crimes
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has recently signed a law requiring that all persons arrested of…
In the News: GA law requires sex offenders to disclose Internet passwords
A new Georgia law requires that sex offenders provide the state with their Internet screen…
In the News: License suspension for SC 2nd degree DUI
On Thursday, a new law takes effect in South Carolina that will require all offenders…
In the News: New Washington law permits faster license return after DUI
A new law in Washington state permits drivers convicted of DUI to obtain their regain…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Schwing
Commonwealth v. Schwing 2008 PA Super 292Topic: Suppression – Miranda Warnings – Custodial DetentionSummary: Defendant…
In the News: Armstrong County to get new drug offender probation officer
In January 2009, Armstrong County will have a new probation officer who will specialize in…
In the News: ER doctors claim police use excessive force
A random survey of ER doctors reveals that 99.8% of the respondents believe police use…
In the News: Study suggests Megan’s Law residency restrictions may backfire
A report from the California Sex Offender Management Board suggests that “homeless sex offender parolees…
In the News: PGH Vice Squad cracks down on gambling machines, prostitution
KDKA’s Marty Griffin reports that the Pittsburgh Police Department’s vice squad is cracking down on…
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