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The Lure of a Simple Solution: After Megan Kanka was murdered, her mother pushed for community notification of the whereabouts of sex offenders. Quickly, a federal law as enacted. And quickly the problems arose.

Number 20377
Subject Sexual Abuse
Source Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine
State PA
Year 2000
Publication Date June 25, 2000
Summary "Maureen Kanka, once a sheltered New Jersey housewife--'a country bumpkin,' in her own words--has become a local saint, a national legend and an international advocate for victims' rights since her 7-year-old daughter, Megan, was raped and murdered by a pedophile who lived across the street." This article details the story of Megan's mother.
Category General
Pages 8
Keywords sex offenders;Megan's law;rape;murder;Megan Kanka;federal law;parent groups
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