International Journal of
Psychology and Counselling

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Psychol. Couns.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2499
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 222

Full Length Research Paper

College students perception and awareness of the North Carolina Online sex offender registry

Brandon Herman and L. Alvin Malesky, Jr*
Western Carolina University, Department of Psychology Room 301, Killian Bldg. Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 23 March 2009
  •  Published: 31 May 2009

Abstract

 

Public awareness of the North Carolina sex offender registry website as well as the perceived accuracy of the information posted on this website was examined. Two hundred and sixty individuals participated in this survey. Fifty-seven percent had previous knowledge of the website; however, only 27% of those who were aware of the website had actually accessed the online sex offender registry. Over 90% of respondents felt that the information contained on this website was accurate. Implications for public policy are discussed.  

 

Key words: Online sex offender registry websites, public notification, public perceptions of sex offenders.

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