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Sex Offender Management Policy in the States The Council of State Governments, through support from the U.S. Department of Justice, is working to provide educational opportunities to state lawmakers on innovative policy options for the management of sex offenders. As of July 2008, more than 644,865 sex offenders are registered in the United States. And most convicted offenders live in the community under probation or parole supervision. The Center for Sex Offender Management reports that approximately 60 percent of convicted sex offenders are released under supervision in communities across the country—either directly after sentencing or following a period of incarceration. Experts estimate that as many as 100,000 convicted sex offenders, however, are lost in the system across the country, with law enforcement unable to find or track their whereabouts. States are actively working to develop policy for the management of sex offenders. More than 100 sex offender laws were passed by state legislatures in 2005—more than double the number passed in 2004. Despite these efforts, however, policymakers are struggling to identify and implement effective policies and programs that address the myriad issues related to sex offenders and their crimes. Complex issues around sentencing, community supervision and re-entry of sexl offenders remain critical challenges for state lawmakers. Under this initiative, CSG, in partnership with the American Probation and Parole Association, Association of Paroling Authorities International and The Center for Sex Offender Management, is tracking trends in state sex offender laws, hosting national forums for state officials, and developing and disseminating educational materials on state policy options for the management of sexl offenders. Project Reports Waging War on Sexual Crimes, January 2007 Sex Offender Residency Restriction Laws, 2008 Zoned Out: States Consider Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders Coming Soon
Sex Offender Management News "Caddo deputies arrest more sex offenders at Shreveport shelters" KSLA-TV - Shreveport, LA, September 2, 2008 "Prosecutors endorse reforms for sex offender cases" Vermont Press Bureau, August 7, 2008 "Residents worry about missing sex offenders" Rocky Mountain News, July 18, 2008 "Tribe to consider loophole closure" Indian Country Today, July 14, 2008 The final guidelines for the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) released NEW 2008 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability SORNA Case Law Updates available from SMART office Policy Meetings CSG and its partners hosted two National Legislative Briefings on Sex Offender Management in the States. Each meeting focused on state policymakers, which included elected officials and legislators, key staff members, practitioners and national experts, and explored current and promising policies for the management of sexual offenders, identified critical implications of sex offender management policies for the states, and promoted multistate collaboration and cooperation on this critical issue. National Policy Forum: Sex Offender Management in the States, November 2007 The National Legislative Briefing on Sex Offender Management in the States, January 2007 Resources Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 American Correctional Association American Probation and Parole Association Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Association of Paroling Authorities International Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice Center for Sex Offender Management Colorado Sex Offender Management Board Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Registry, U.S. Department of Justice Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Iowa County Attorneys Association Kansas Sex Offender Policy Board National Alliance to End Sexual Violence National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Center for Victims of Crime National Criminal Justice Association National Criminal Justice Reference Service Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice Project Safe Childhood, U.S. Department of Justice Safer Society Foundation, Inc. Seattle Police Department: Sex and Kidnapping Offender Information Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Texas Council on Sex Offender Treatment Washington State Institute for Public Policy
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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