Summary This article aims to discuss the policy problem of low conviction rates for sex offenders, particularly for first-time offenders. There are many causes associated with this problem and the most common ones will be analyzed and discussed, along with possible alternative measures that can be taken to reduce the lack of justice for this population, with the ultimate goal of reducing sexual violations as it will be. clear what the punishment is for those actions. This is not to say that sex offender registration and notification policies do not have a place on the political agenda, but that the underreporting of these crimes plays an important role in the political level and attention given to the problem. Underreporting also plays a role in sex offenders' low recidivism rates, as well as characteristics such as age and type of punishment implemented, which will be discussed below. Analysis The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse One form of violation of an individual's natural rights is sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is an unfortunate reality in our society and can be considered the extreme form of torture, as there are varying levels of physical, mental and emotional harm. Sexual abuse can be defined as unwanted sexual contact in a situation involving at least two parties consisting of the victim and the perpetrator. Some types of sexual abuse include unwanted light touching, such as kissing or touching; threaten or pressure a person into sexual activity; harassment, regardless of the child or adult; and violent sexual activity or rape (“What is Sexual Abuse”). There is significant data to support the prevalence of sexual abuse in the United States, along with media attention on the subsequent confessions of both victims and offenders, demonstrating that the iss... at the center of the paper... is a problem nowadays. United States. A disturbing trend observed was the high number of sexual assault cases, but low number of convictions for sex offenders. In attempting to resolve this problem, the initial step was to identify the primary contributors to this phenomenon, which included raw rape kits and uninformed jurors and judges. Legislation has been suggested to regulate the handling of rape kits and the funding of education programs focused on sexual abuse, and these alternatives are expected to become potential solutions to the problem of low conviction rates. Upon entering society, individuals are entitled to a sense of security and tranquility, and their rights should be protected through the authority of the law. It is natural to preserve these ideals for all individuals, which involves the elimination of harmful agents.