Dane M. Kahan, "Shame Is Worth a Try"

"Are Online Registries Fair?"
This article, written by Julia Sommerfield of MSNBC, outlines the debate over sex offender registries and features voices from both sides of the issue.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Crimes Against Children
This site, maintained by the F.B.I., features information on sex offender registries and links to each state's registry.

Parents for Megan's Law: Commonly Asked Questions
This site, maintained by Parents for Megan's Law, an organization that supports sex offender registries, features an FAQ on the issue as well as a lengthy history on sex offender registry laws.

"Do Sexual Predators Have the Right to Privacy?"
This 1999 article by Megan Burns examines the confidentiality provisions for sex offenders in the states of California and Massachusetts, comparing the two different policies side-by-side. The essay takes into account three criteria: collected information, rules governing access to that information, and consequences for those who violate those rules.

"Sex Offender: Branded for Life"
In this article for Wired magazine, Julia Scheeres argues that sex offender registries unfairly and harmfully affect the lives of offenders who have already served their sentences.