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Hello:
You are invited to participate in my survey looking at the general publics knowledge and perception of sex offenders and new policies focusing on life long incarceration and indefinite sentencing. In this survey, you will be asked to complete 10-15 questions that will take approximately 5-10mins minutes to complete.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will not be coded or analysed, it is for the sole purpose of conducting a survey design for a University research class. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact me by email at the email address specified below.

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Note: Some material may be of a sensitive nature as the questions are designed to inspire thought about Sex Offender Policies.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
Gender:
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
What is you current age?
 
18-24
 
25-30
 
31-35
 
40-45
 
50+
 
 
How would you categorise you current knowledge of Sex Offender Policies regarding sentencing options?
Very limited Limited Unsure Some knowledge Well informed about current policies
Sentencing Options
Indefinite Sentencing (Life long incarceration)
 
 
 
Perceptions about sex offenders and sex crimes:
 
 
Please select the response that best fits your current perception of the statements below:
Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Most sex offenders reoffend:
Sex Offenders are suffering from a mental illness:
Most Sex Offenders are male:
Sex Crimes are increasing in prevalence:
Sex Offenders receive satisfactory punishment:
Sex Offenders should be permanently incarcerated:
After a first offence sex offenders should receive life in prison:
Sex Offenders reoffend at a much higher rate compared to other criminals:
 
 
Do you think the following strategies are effective in reducing sexual offences?
Please select the option that best suits your opinion:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Community notification
Restricting where sex offenders can live
Treatment in prison
Treatment in the community
Community education
Chemical castration
Restitution
Prison
Electronic monitoring
 
 
 
What do you believe is an appropriate sentence for first time sex offenders?
 
Monitored release back into the community
 
1-5 years
 
6-12 years
 
13-20 years
 
Life WITH the possibility of Parole
 
Life WITHOUT the possibility of Parole
 
Other
 
 
 
What do you believe to be an appropriate sentence for a repeat sex offender (Charged with more then one sex crime)?
 
Monitored release back into the community
 
1-5 years
 
6-12 years
 
13-20 years
 
Life WITH the possibility of Parole
 
Life WITHOUT the possibility of Parole
 
 
In recent years policies have been put into place locally and internationally that are allowing for the indefinite sentencing of sexual offenders.
Please rate where you stand with repeat sex offenders or individuals categorised as a 'violent sex offender's being given indefinite sentencing without any parole opportunities.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 
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