Write an essay (double spaced, 12 point font, one inch margins) addressing the following questions. This assignment will be worth 100 points. It is due by midnight Sunday night April 23. This is a formal writing assignment, so you must edit your work for spelling and grammatical mistakes. All sources must be cited within your text with the APA citation style and all sources listed at the end of your essay in a formal reference list also in APA citation style.
Discuss the evolution of federal legislation that has led to the creation of the sex offender registration and notification (SORN) policies in the United States. How have these laws impacted sex offenders once they have been released from prison? What is the general consensus of research on the effectiveness of SORN policies in the United States?