summarize laws and statutes related to the treatment of those who are “sexual offenders”. Specifically, students should identify behaviors that are included in this category and consequences related to being found “guilty” of this category of criminal behavior. Issues of registration responsibilities follow-up and public disclosure requirements. It is even more important in this assignment that there is an assessment of public reaction and attitudes regarding various categories of this type of criminal behavior particularly where public sentiment has resulted in specific legislation such as Megan’s Law at the federal level resulting from the murder of Megan Nicole Kanka. Find other sexual offender-specific laws that have been promulgated in reaction to a specific case and now applies at the federal or state level

Consider whether your jurisdiction requires “sexual offender treatment”. What is required? Where does it occur” How is it monitored ? When is it considered “completed”?

Do not copy the law or quote the law verbatim. Paraphrase and use your own words. If the law is confusing, note that. Cite the applicable law.

I. A. The Topic: Sexual Offenders

Sexual Offenders have had the stigma and common misconception of being the most dangerous type of criminal by the public (Levenson & D’ Amora, 2007). According to Robbers, register sex offenders frequently have the lowest recidivism rates compared to other offenders (2009). Extensive laws have been put in place for individuals who are “sexual offenders” in Delaware and Mississippi. In Mississippi laws and statutes related to the treatment of those who are “sexual offenders” are more extensive and stricter when it comes to the responsibilities of public disclosure and registration. Legislation for sex offenders can created challenges that other offenders may not face, the laws that influence the challenges are Megan’s Law, Adam Walsh Act, and the Wetterling Act (Tewksburgy & Copes). Not to mention the obligation is more put on the individual who commit the sexual offenses and must follow the laws put forth by the state regarding reentry, which has its own challenges. Challenges that a sexual offender may face is employment, stigma/support system, and housing (Griffin & Evens, 2009). An issue has come up multiple times in cases where previous sexual offenders carried out there probation in another state where they were convicted, then the individuals would relocate to Mississippi and have ton satisfy the Mississippi Code Section 45-33-47 (4).

B. Laws and Statutes

laws and statutes for Delaware and Mississippi

II. Public opinion

Locate and describe “public” reaction to the administration of this law or policy. You may find evidence of a reaction in a news report, a public legislative controversy, or a public “outcry” through internet research please summarize the issues and how they were addressed. If you can find this for one of your assigned areas only, that would be sufficient. This response may be demonstrated by a public reaction or article promulgated by an organization such as the NAACP, ACLU, etc. or it may be demonstrated by an article, white paper, editorial, blog, or similar posting on social media.

III. Topic Analysis

Law review analysis of the topic If you can find can law review article about the specific statute ( controversy, criticisms, analysis, etc.) through research using Lexis Nexus or other, please include your written summary of the relevance.

IV.Personal Opinion

In my opinion, Your opinion regarding how this region /state has addressed this topic – What is your “opinion” of the law in this case? Your answer to this question should be considered in terms of all of the examples that you were able to find in part I. Justify and support your opinion. No “one-liners”.