Sex fiends, perverts, and pedophiles : understanding sex crime policy in america

From Megan's Law to Jessica's Law, almost every state in the nation has passed some law to punish sex offenders. This popular tough-on-crime legislation is often written after highly-publicized cases have made the gruesome rounds through the media, and usually features harsh sentences, lif...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Leon, Chrysanthi S.
Format: EBOOK
Language:ENGLISH
Published: NYU Press 2011
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