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Sex registries for youth: better politics than policy

By "eAdvocate"

12-19-2009 Tennessee:Tennessee VoicesPreventing sexual violence should be a priority for policymakers and the criminal and juvenile justice systems.However, the bill filed by state Sen. Diane Black and state Rep. Debra Maggart to require the registration of youths convicted of sex offenses will do little to secure the safety of Tennessee children, will have long-lasting consequences for youths on registries and may actually reduce public safety.The legislators say that their bill will help bring Tennessee into compliance with the federal Adam Walsh Act. Around the country, there is growing discontent with this unfunded and ill-conceived federal mandate. Certainly, youth need to be held accountable for their actions; but registration that can last for decades or a lifetime is not an effective or fair way to do this...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on December 19, 2009 (boomark / email).