Week 3 DQ 2 Civil Commitments

Week 3 DQ 2 Civil Commitments

One approach to deal with sexually violent predators is to not release them after their prison terms, but instead to confine them in “special prisons” or “units for civil commitments.” Do you agree or disagree with the use of civil commitments, and why? What criteria should be used before releasing an offender from civil commitment?

Discussion 2 Week 3 Sex offenders are offenders who have committed a legally prohibited sexual act or any crime that is statutorily defined as sexually motivated. This term is used to define offenders who have been convicted of rape or sexual assault and includes the crime of statutory rape, forcible sodomy, lewd acts with children, and other offenses relating to fondling, molestation, or indecent practices.Once an inmate has served their sentence in prison, the state begins the process of filing a petition to have that inmate committed to a mental institution or special facility that is a combination of prison and mental hospital, involuntary and indefinitely when possible. This process requires a full and complete evaluation by mental health professionals and a hearing for probable cause is held for determination of whether or not to label the offender as a violent sexual predator.In 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court in Kansas v. Hendricks supported the civil commitment of sexually violent predators (SVP) laws as long as specific requirements are followed. Beca..

Discussion 2 Week 3 Sex offenders are offenders who have committed a legally prohibited sexual act or any crime that is statutorily defined as sexually motivated. This term is used to define offenders who have been convicted of rape or sexual assault and includes the crime of statutory rape, forcible sodomy, lewd acts with children, and other offenses relating to fondling, molestation, or indecent practices.Once an inmate has served their sentence in prison, the state begins the process of filing a petition to have that inmate committed to a mental institution or special facility that is a combination of prison and mental hospital, involuntary and indefinitely when possible. This process requires a full and complete evaluation by mental health professionals and a hearing for probable cause is held for determination of whether or not to label the offender as a violent sexual predator.In 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court in Kansas v. Hendricks supported the civil commitment of sexually violent predators (SVP) laws as long as specific requirements are followed. Beca

Week 3 DQ 2 Civil Commitments