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Sex offender commitments in Minnesota: a descriptive study of second generation commitments.

E S Janus1, N H Walbek

  • 1William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA. ejanus@wmitchell.edu

Behavioral Sciences & the Law
|June 30, 2000
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Minnesota

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Civil commitment laws for sexual offenders are controversial.
  • Concerns exist regarding their legal, moral, and effectiveness.
  • Empirical evaluation is crucial due to program costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and trends of individuals committed under Minnesota's civil commitment program.
  • To compare committed sex offenders with those in the correctional system.
  • To provide data-driven insights for policymakers.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected on 116 men committed to Minnesota's program (1975-1996).
  • Descriptive statistics on admissions, population trends, demographics, and histories.
  • Comparative analysis with incarcerated sex offenders.

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Main Results:

  • Summary data on admission rates, population trends, and detainee demographics.
  • Analysis of pre-commitment criminal and mental health histories.
  • Comparison of committed individuals with correctional populations.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential empirical data on sex offender civil commitment.
  • Findings inform policy decisions regarding these controversial laws.
  • Highlights the need for ongoing evaluation of such programs.