What was the purpose of the 2006 Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act? Do you believe that this law has been effective? What are some of the current issues associated with sex offender registration?

What will be an ideal response?


The 2006 act mandated sex offender registration and reporting on a three-tiered system and allows for civil commitment (indefinite detention) of those offenders deemed most dangerous. The second part of the answer will vary depending on the students analysis of the effectiveness of the law and the criticisms surrounding sex offender registration.

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The mere possibility of tampering affects the authenticity of a computer record

a. True b. False

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Explain why it is that while prosecutors must only prosecute individuals reasonably believed to be guilty defense attorneys must defend clients they know to be guilty?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which U.S. president declared drugs to be a threat to national security?

a. Richard Nixon b. Ronald Reagan c. Bill Clinton d. George H. W. Bush

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The three members of the ________ workgroup work together on a daily basis, and it is in their interest to work together to ensure the efficient administration of justice

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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