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  • The term "sexual predator" defines persons who try to force, harass or obtain sexual activity with others through predatory means including the Internet, the telephone or by stalking. In the United States, criminals who use violence against victims receive the status of sexually violent predators.

    Sexual Offender

    The term sexual offender describes individuals convicted of sex crimes including, rape, sexual assault, kidnapping and child pornography.

    Child Victimizers

    Child victimizers specifically target children 13 years or younger to stalk, rape, molest or endanger.

    Recidivism

    The term "recidivism" describes criminals who repeat criminal acts. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Statistics, sexual offenders repeat-offend approximately four times more than other types of offenders after release from prison.

    Sexual Offender Registry

    Many states and countries require sexual predators to register with a sexual offender registry so that they can be located, have their activities monitored and protect and alert communities to their whereabouts.

    Sexually Violent Predator Laws

    When a sexually violent predator (SVP) shows signs of repeating sexual violence because of mental disorders or personality traits, Sexually Violent Predator Laws allow U.S. states that have these laws to involuntarily commit persons designated as SVPs to mental health institutions for the protection of the general public.

    Source:

    United States Department of Justice, National Sex Offender Criminal Offender Statistics

    National Center for Missing & Exploited Children State Sex Offender Registry Websites

    National Institute of Corrections Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators: Comparing State Laws

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