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Reentry For Registered Sex Offenders: Navigating Stigma Post-Release, Emily N. Friedman
Reentry For Registered Sex Offenders: Navigating Stigma Post-Release, Emily N. Friedman
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Registered sex offenders (RSOs) experience extreme stigmatization and monitoring even after they are released from incarceration. This is due, in part, to sex offender registries which perpetuate high levels of stigma and can contribute to false narratives about reoffending, victimization, and the homogeneity of sex offenders. As a result of societal level stigma, RSOs often struggle to locate and maintain employment, secure suitable housing, and establish positive, prosocial relationships. This current study utilized a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with eight RSOs to explore how offenders experience and navigate this stigma during reentry. Findings support the notion that RSOs experience …