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On the other end of the spectrum, Lynn Parrish, spokesperson for the Rape Assault Incest National Network, opposes the bill because she said she supports incarceration.
“I think there’s a sort of unknown in the area of these programs (rehabilitation and community treatment) and we know that extended jail time works,” Parrish said.
Parrish also said studies often vary as to whether treatment and therapy lead to lower recidivism rates with sexual offenders. While treatment may work, Parrish said opting for more secure methods is better.
“If theyYe (violent sexual offenders) in jail, then they can’t rape,” Parrish said. “We want to keep as many rapists off the streets because they’re repeat offenders. The faster we can get them off the streets, the longer we can keep them off the streets, the more we can reduce the incidents of rape.”
— By Lisa Chun
McDougle wants sex offenders to register
online identities
RICHMOND, VA. — Released sex offenders might have to register their online passwords along with their DNA.
Ryan T. McDougle (RMechanicsville) has proposed legislation to tighten guidelines in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
McDougle’s bill, SB 1071, would require a person convicted of a sexual offense to register e-mail or instant messaging accounts. Social network Web sites like MySpace and Facebook are included also.
“Virginia will be the first state to pass this forwardthinking legislation,” McDougle said.
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