From wikipedia:
A study made by the U.S. Department of Justice of prison releases in 1992, involving about 80 percent of the prison population, found that the average sentence for convicted rapists was 11.8 years, while the actual time served was 5.4 years. This follows the typical pattern for violent crimes in the US, where those convicted typically serve no more than half of their sentence.
source: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/PSATSFV.PDF
Why are we sending the message to rapists and molestors that they'll only serve about 5 years for their crime and then be let out to rape again?? Why are we letting our women and children be raped again every 5 years? Sexual assault is one of the most horrific crimes, and the punishment should reflect that. HARSHER PUNISHMENT FOR SEX CRIMES