After a child molester has been set free, where does he go—and how can society ensure that he never strikes again? One program's answer flies against our every instinct: Welcome him back.
While giving the public notice of sex offenders living in their midst reduces sex crime overall, it doesn't seem to keep convicted offenders from striking again.
Prohibiting sex offenders from living near schools sounds like a good idea, but such residency restrictions may make it harder to supervise offenders — and without preventing new sex crimes.