Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
U.S. legislation requiring public access to information about registered sex offenders.
Named after Megan Kanka, a child murdered in 1994, the law mandates community notification of released sex offenders. While justified as protecting communities, critics argue it fosters stigma, vigilantism, and barriers to reintegration. Megan’s Law reflects how high-profile cases influence penal policy through moral panic and public fear.
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