Study casts doubt on sex offender notification laws
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 10:00
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- While evidence suggests that requiring convicted sex offenders to register with the police reduces the chances they'll re-offend, a recent paper co-authored by a University of Michigan law professor shows that publicizing sex offenders' identities may actually increase the chances they'll commit another sex crime.