A recent high profile case involving a sex offender is Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State coach. If you are not familiar with this case, please familiarize yourself with the facts of this case. Discuss whether his sex offenses could have been predicted.
Is there a particular “sex offender profile” or characteristics that are common to all child molesters? While serving his prison sentence, should Mr. Sandusky receive treatment? If so, what type of treatment would be effective? Finally, what factors would be likely to predict whether Mr. Sandusky would reoffend if he were to ever be released?
Feel free to include a discussion of civil commitment in your analysis (although this is not required).
