Finding show that the community protection model dealt with the exclusion and distancing of sexual offenders, while the public health approach was viewed as preventive and forward looking utilizing language such as problem identification and prevention. The study set out to analyze two highly reoccurring themes in recent criminal justice legislation and policy decisions. The article draws on two research projects recently completed by the authors: an evaluation of ‘Stop it Now! UK and Ireland’ (2004) and an evaluation of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) (2005). The first study sought to examine the Stop it Now! organization’s activities since its conception 3 years prior. The organization views the sexual abuse of children as a preventable social problem that should be addressed through a public health framework. The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements views sexual abuse of children as a problem that should be addressed through the community protection model. The Stop it Now! research project utilized interviews with key personnel, observations of steering groups, operational group meetings, analysis of publicity, and helpline caller case files. The MAPPA research project utilized a survey of 42 police and probation areas, site visits at 6 of the MAPPA areas, a total of 66 interviews, and 10 focus groups. Limitations of the study are discussed. Figure, table, and references