Numerous states and hundreds of municipalities have laws restricting the location of a convicted sex offender's residence.  Little is known about the effectiveness of these restrictions. Do they keep children safer or give a false sense of safety?

This event examines facts of residency restrictions, research about the types of offenders, lack of research about effectiveness, the use of crime mapping and the practical considerations required when implementing these restrictions.  The discussion is moderated by Dr. Jill Levenson, Associate Professor and Human Services Department Chair at Lynn University. The panel includes:

• Julie Wartell – Crime Analysis Administrator, Office of the District Attorney, San Diego County
• Timothy Hart – Director, Nevada's Center for the Analysis of Crime Statistics (CACS), University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Kristen Zgoba – Supervisor of Research & Evaluation, New Jersey Department of Corrections in collaboration with Rutgers University