In the United States,
electronic monitoring (EM) and global positioning systems (GPS) are new
applications that are used to extensively monitor and track convicted sex
offenders. What is unclear though are public perceptions of this strategy.
This
research examines public perceptions of a national sample of Americans on the
use of GPS/EM with convicted sex offenders as a method to reduce their sexual
recidivism. Using a multinomial regression model, we analyze the effects of sex
offender myths and parental status on public perceptions that sex offender
GPS/EM is very effective in reducing sexual recidivism.
Findings suggest that
public perceptions of effectiveness are partially driven by myths and also that
parents are unsure of this strategy.
The analysis contributes to the growing
body of knowledge on public perceptions of GPS/EM to manage sex offenders in
communities. Implications of the study and areas for future research are
discussed in light of the findings.
1Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA buddkm@MiamiOH.edu.
2Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 2015 Dec 31. pii: 0306624X15622841.
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