Sex Crimes

Catalog description

It can be argued that sex offenders, especially those who offend against children, generate the most negative reaction of any class of offenders. There is a real fear of sex offenders in society, which is evidenced by the substantial amounts of legislation against them even after their release from imprisonment. From sex offender registries to civil commitment to residence restrictions, we seem to have a strong interest in knowing who sex offenders are and monitoring their activities. The course offers a comprehensive survey of sex offenses, sex offenders, sex crime victims, and society’s responses to sex offenders. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior level standing Corequisite(s): None