Study & Research Child Abuse

This Study Guide consists of approximately 187 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Child Abuse.
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Study & Research Child Abuse

This Study Guide consists of approximately 187 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Child Abuse.
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Robert E. Freeman-Longo

In the following viewpoint, Robert E. Freeman-Longo claims that community notification laws, which allow public access to information on sex offenders in the community, are an emotional response to a serious problem, often causing more harm than good. Notification laws have been implemented, argues Freeman-Longo, despite the fact that no evidence proves that they reduce sex crimes against children. Moreover, numerous instances reveal that some of these poorly planned laws have hurt innocent victims, the author maintains. Freeman-Longo writes on sexual abuse prevention and is cofounder of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and director of the Safer Society Foundation, Inc.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Freeman-Longo, why does the Internet increase problems with state sex offender registries"
2. What does the author believe may happen to...

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