Convicted sexual

One of the ways to be proactive about safety is by staying informed of who is living and working in your neighborhood. A sex offender registry is a list of all convicted sex offenders in a state. Sex offender registries generally include the offender's address, physical appearance, and criminal history. All fifty states require individuals convicted of certain sex crimes to register. Those convicted of more violent crimes are typically required to remain registered for a longer period and to update their address more frequently.

An online sting operation to catch child predators snared hundreds of men. What were they really guilty of? Jace Hambrick with his mother, Kathleen, earlier this year. Like many men prosecuted in Washington State sex stings, he had no criminal history before his arrest. Jess T. Dugan for The New York Times.

Sexual violence is a significant public health problem in the United States. In an effort to decrease the incidence of sexual assault, legislators have passed regulatory laws aimed at reducing recidivism among convicted sexual offenders. As a result, sex offenders living in the United States are bound by multiple policies, including registration, community notification, monitoring via a global positioning system, civil commitment, and residency, loitering, and Internet restrictions. These policies have led to multiple collateral consequences, creating an ominous environment that inhibits successful reintegration and may contribute to an increasing risk for recidivism.

ORLANDO — An Orlando man was found guilty by federal jury Friday of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and committing the offense while required to register as a sex offender under Florida law. This case was investigated by U. Vince Edward Lasane, 48, Orlando, faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.