Where did the sex offenders go?
Hundreds of sex offenders are missing in England, posing a threat to the public. A survey found that 742 sex offenders were reported missing in 2020. This is almost 10% more than the previous year and more than twice as many as five years ago.
Reasons for being missing
There are several reasons why sex offenders are considered missing. Some are on probation or are subject to a court order that requires them to stay out of certain places or report to the police on a regular basis. If they do not, they will be reported missing.
Others are reported missing because they have changed their residence without permission or have not updated their contact information. There are also cases of sex offenders escaping from prisons or mental health facilities.
The danger for the public
Missing sex offenders pose a significant risk to the public. They are at a higher risk of re-offending sexually, especially if they are not under supervision. Police are asking the public to help find missing sex offenders. However, they also caution that the public should not put itself at risk by trying to find sex offenders on its own.
There are also cases of missing sex offenders fleeing to other countries, which complicates the work of the police. International agreements exist to facilitate police cooperation, but this is often a complex and time-consuming process.
Measures to reduce the number of missing sex offenders.
The government and police have taken various measures to reduce the number of missing sex offenders. One is the introduction of electronic monitoring devices that monitor the whereabouts of sex offenders and alert when they enter a prohibited area. However, these devices are used on a limited basis because they are expensive and there are privacy concerns.
Another measure is the creation of a national registry for sex offenders. This registry will centralize information on sex offenders and make it easier for police to monitor and find them. However, there are also concerns about the effectiveness of such a registry and how to protect the privacy of sex offenders.
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Police are also asking for the public’s cooperation in locating missing sex offenders. They have published a list of “wanted sex offenders” and are asking people to contact police if they have information about their whereabouts. However, police stress that it is important not to put yourself in danger when trying to find sex offenders on your own.
Another focus is on the prevention of sexual offenses. There are programs and initiatives aimed at educating people about sexual violence and assault and raising awareness. This involves educating children and young people and raising awareness among adults who are potentially at risk.
However, there is also criticism of the measures taken by the government and the police. Some argue that more needs to be done to address the problem of sex offenders. This includes better treatment and therapy for sex offenders to reduce the risk of recidivism. The resocialization of sex offenders and their reintegration into society are also topics of discussion.
Source: n-tv
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