Sentencing Sex Crimes Rhetorical Precis

In the article "Sentencing Sex Crimes Against Children: an Empirical and Policy Analysis"(2000) Roger J. R. Levesque, J.D., Ph.D. discussed a study that included the sentencing outcomes of 387 sex crimes against children. Dr.Levesque asserted that these crimes are handled just like any other crime. He also looks at it from a political standpoint; in society's eyes these are some of the most heinous crimes and we (as the people) expect hard punishment, especially the victims' families. This study is for any audience wanting to learn about sex crimes against children and the author offers suggestions for further research.