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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Sex offenses
Tracking Individuals Who Commit Sex Offenses: Federal Law, Resources Have Led to Marked Improvement of State Registries, But More Work Is Needed
Date Published
November 13, 2020
A 2006 federal law drove all states to keep better track of those convicted of sex offenses through enhanced technology and consistent practices, but some states are falling short of standards.
GPS Supervision in California: One Technology, Two Contrasting Goals
Date Published
July 15, 2015
Two NIJ-supported studies with very different results show that GPS technology may be used to help prevent crime in various ways.
Individuals Convicted of a Sex Offense Who Are Monitored by GPS Found to Commit Fewer Crimes
Date Published
February 26, 2013
An NIJ-sponsored research project examines the impact that GPS monitoring has on the recidivism rates of those committing sex offenses in California.