The fact is that most sex crimes currently being perpetrated against children are being committed by persons who have yet to be caught.  These offenders are most often relatives, trusted friends and neighbors, teachers, coaches, mentors, etc. They're someone in the family's inner circle of trust who has the trust of the parents and the child.  They are generally well-liked or even loved by both parents and child.  These people, since they have yet to be caught, aren't on any sex offender registry list. Our laws do nothing to promote legitimate prevention. These laws are based on knee-jerk reactions to horrendous crimes. They're fueled by fear and moral outrage.  How badly the public wants to perpetually punish these offenders is completely irrelevant. We need and should demand laws based on proven facts and legitimate research and abandon fear and hate-driven legislation.