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Sex offender residence restriction laws: Parental perceptions and public policy☆
Published Sep 1, 2010 · Christina Mancini, Ryan Shields, D. Mears
Journal of Criminal Justice
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Parents are significantly more likely to support increased restrictions on where sex offenders can live, based on concerns about sexual offending against young children.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
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