Author

Charles Mutua

Date of Award

Spring 4-26-2014

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

In California, there has been increased public pressure to create legislation that manages and controls sexual violent predators. This has resulted in several laws been enacted which include Sexual Violent Predator Act, Megan’s Law and Jessica’s Law. However, more needs to be done to the current contradicting laws that don’t serve all the agencies and therefore becoming in efficient. Although there has been moderate progress made in the past, there’s questionable evidence that the current laws are preventing future recidivism rates from decreasing. This paper reviews the sex offender legislation to determine whether it works, whether there are any loopholes that exist within the statute and what modifications, if any, are needed to increase efficiency. It is important t to have an overall look at whether California is managing and controlling Sexual Violent Predators including reviewing the prevention mechanisms, treatment process and other stakeholder’s mandates that are within the Sexual Violent Predator law and program.

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