Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
A database containing information about individuals convicted of sex crimes, often accessible to law enforcement and the public.
Sex offender registries were created to monitor offenders after release and to provide communities with information. While intended to enhance safety, critics argue they stigmatise individuals indefinitely, restrict reintegration, and may foster vigilantism. The registry exemplifies how punishment can extend beyond formal sentencing into lifelong social exclusion.
Labelling theory, moral panic, social control.
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