Aren’t most sex offenders in prison?
No. The courts can impose a variety of sentences for sex offending behavior, depending upon the offender, the facts of the case, and an individual state’s laws. While some offenders are sentenced to prison or jail, others are sentenced directly to community supervision (e.g., probation). For those sentenced to prison or jail, some are released (with parole or probation supervision), while others are released from prison or jail with no supervision at all. The bottom line is that the overwhelming majority of sex offenders will ultimately return to our communities.
