In the past few months, we've reported on the growing number of inmates being released from state prisons. Today, we focus on one group of parolees who may spark stronger negative feelings than any other: sex offenders. There are about 6,000 sex offenders on parole in California. Their crimes range from rape to indecent exposure. Until recently, state law prevented all registered sex offenders from living within a half-mile of parks or schools where children gather. But the state Supreme Court found that blanket limitation on housing to be too restrictive. As a result, many sex offenders will soon be more integrated into neighborhoods. So how does the state keep track of registered sex offenders out in the community?
Tracking and Treating California's Paroled Sex Offenders
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