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| Foreword | p. 13 |
| Introduction | p. 16 |
| Is Sex Offender Policy Based on Accurate Assumptions? | |
| Chapter Preface | p. 20 |
| Yes: Sex Offender Policy Is Based on Accurate Assumptions | |
| Tougher Laws on Sex Offenders Increase Public Safety | p. 22 |
| Tough Laws and Vigilant Prosecution Are the Best Defense Against Sexual Predators | p. 28 |
| Child Molestation Has Reached Epidemic Proportions | p. 39 |
| No: Sex Offender Policy Is Not Based on Accurate Assumptions | |
| Research and Statistics Debunk Common Misconceptions | p. 43 |
| Americans Exaggerate Threats Posed by Sexual Predators | p. 54 |
| Clarifying the Facts Can Strengthen Public Policy | p. 64 |
| Most Sex Offenders Are Not Murderers | p. 72 |
| Is Treatment for Sex Offenders Effective? | |
| Chapter Preface | p. 82 |
| Yes: Treatment for Sex Offenders Is Effective | |
| Treating Sex Offenders Makes Sense | p. 85 |
| Treatment for Pedophiles Reduces Victimization | p. 90 |
| No: Treatment for Sex Offenders Is Not Effective | |
| Treating Sex Offenders Is a Waste of Resources | p. 99 |
| Pedophiles Are Criminals, Not Patients | p. 102 |
| What Controversies Surround Sex Offender Policy? | |
| Chapter Preface | p. 108 |
| Registries and Community Notification Target the Wrong People | p. 110 |
| Iowa's Residency Restrictions Have Proven Unsuccessful | p. 120 |
| GPS Tracking of Sex Offenders Fails to Protect Children and Promotes Panic | p. 126 |
| Juveniles Engaging in Consensual Oral Sex Should Not Be Punished | p. 137 |
| Legislation Must Be Based on Scientific Research | p. 139 |
| Death Penalty for Sex Offenders Sends the Wrong Message | p. 144 |
| Castration Should Be an Option for Sex Offenders | p. 147 |
| Castration Is Inappropriate and Immoral | p. 151 |
| How Can Sex Offender Policies Be Improved? | |
| Chapter Preface | p. 155 |
| Policy Should Emphasize Public Health and Restorative Justice | p. 157 |
| Policy Shift Needed to Protect Children on the Internet | p. 166 |
| Reform the Statute of Limitations to Bring Victims Justice | p. 173 |
| The National Sex Offender Public Registry Is a Cost-Effective and Powerful Tool | p. 181 |
| Containment and Surveillance Plus Registries Equals Real Protection | p. 184 |
| Targeting Offenders' Re-entry into Society and Community Education Are Key | p. 194 |
| Organizations to Contact | p. 204 |
| Bibliography | p. 211 |
| Index | p. 218 |
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