The readings outlined some examples of legislative attempts at crime control. Some of these attempts have been controversial, and may have stemmed from a push from the media regarding the horrific nature of the crimes. One example to this is the laws that various states have enacted to harshly penalize sexual offenders, such as Megan’s and Jessica’s laws. Explain the controversy behind these two laws. Your response must include at least two, outside, scholarly sources to support your findings. Explain the motivation behind the development and implementation of these laws. Outline how these laws use the concept of shame as an attempt at crime control.
