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Sex Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 1995

Introduced: April 6, 1995 See on congress.gov
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Apr 6, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 6, 1995
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sex Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 1995 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the sentencing guidelines to increase the base offense level by at least: (1) two levels for offenses involving the creation of, or trafficking in, child pornography; (2) two levels if a computer was used to traffick in, or advertise, child pornography; and (3) three levels for an offense involving the interstate transportation of children with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

Requires the Commission to submit a report to the Congress concerning offenses involving child pornography and other sex offenses against children, including: (1) an analysis of the sentences imposed for specified offenses involving children and recommendations regarding modifications to the sentencing guidelines; (2) a survey of the recidivism rate for offenders convicted of committing sex crimes against children, an analysis of the impact on recidivism of sexual abuse treatment provided during or after incarceration, or both, and an analysis of whether increased penalties would reduce recidivism; and (3) such other recommendations as the Commission deems appropriate.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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