Sex offenders are among the most demonized and ostracized offenders in American Society. Yet, their rates of recidivism are the same, or lower, than that of other offenders. You are a United States congressman who wants to reform the justice system. How will you overcome the resistance you are certain to meet in your attempts at reform?
What will be an ideal response?
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