Exposing Sex Offenders and Their Use of Internet Communications

Exposing Sex Offenders and
Their Use of Internet Communications
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Table of Contents MLA Cover Sheet …………………………………………………………………….…… 1 Abstract ….………………………………………………………………………………… 3 What Is Cyber-stalking? ………………………………………………………………….. 4 Protecting Against Cyber-stalking ……………………………………………………….. 5 Profile of a Sex Offender ………………………………………………………………….. 5 Characteristics ………………………………………………………………………. 5 Age Range ……………………………………………………………………….….. 6 Marital Status ……………………………………………………………………….. 6 Categories of Sex Offenders ……………………………………………………………..... 7 Collectors …………………………………………………………………………… 7 Travelers ……………………………………………………………………………. 7 Chatters ……………………………………………………………………………... 7 Manufacturers ………………………………………………………………………. 8 Targeted Victims of Sex Offenders ………………………………………………………. 8 Co-Workers ………………………………………………………………………… 8 Ex-Significant Others ………………………………………………………………. 9 Children …………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Reducing the Chances of Becoming a Victim ………………………………………….... 10 State and Federal Laws and Statues ……………………………………………………... 11 Megan’s Law ……………………………………………………………………….. 11 Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act ……………………………………... 12
Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act …………………………………………………………………….. 12
Jessica’s Law……………………………………………………………………….... 13
Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act ………………………………….. 13
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act ………………………………………………… 13
Prosecutorial Remedies and other Tools to end the Exploitation of ……………....... 13
Children Today (PROTECT) Act …………………………………………………… 13 Keeping the Internet Devoid of Predators (KIDS) Act ……………………………… 13
Sentencing the Offender …………………………………………………………………… 13 Offender’s Violation of Rights …………………………………………………………….. 13 Work’s Cited Page …………………………………………………………………………. 16

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