Understanding the Collateral Consequences of Sex Offender Legislation . The fellowship aims to address a critical gap in our effort to prevent sexual reoffending. It investigates the unintended conseq

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Understanding the Collateral Consequences of Sex Offender Legislation . The fellowship aims to address a critical gap in our effort to prevent sexual reoffending. It investigates the unintended consequences of sex offender legislation on perpetrators as well as the harmful collateral impacts on their non-offending family members. It will analyse narratives of recidivism and desistance in Australian sex offenders and compare them to those from Norway and North America. The anticipated outcomes of this project will inform more effective responses to sexual offending by engaging those who have successfully desisted. This pioneering study of how sex offender legislation affects men, and their families will yield significant benefits for Australian society by preventing sexual recidivism and reducing harm.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 4402 - Criminology. Lead: Dr Danielle Harris