Minnesota Department of Corrections analysis of sexual reoffense patterns of 224 recidivist initially released from prison between 1990 and 2002 and the current residency restrictions of that state. Results of this analysis suggest that residential proximity had very little impact on the 224 offenses for two identified reasons. First, social or relationship proximity was found to be of greater significance and, second, where direct contact was made, offenders were unlikely to do so close to their residences.