What Makes Sex Offender Registries Psychologically Effective?
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:22 pm
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Sex offender registries are most effective when treated as psychological systems rather than legal lists.
Registries reduce harm only when grounded in structured psychological risk assessment and ongoing supervision.
Cultural context shapes how stigma, shame, and reintegration affect registry outcomes.