Treatment in this area is complex, controversial.

Excerpts from a USA Today article. Experts say treatment exists for people who have a history of sexual offenses, but the path to changing behavior is complex and seeped in controversy. Camille Cooper, vice president of public policy at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, explains that there is not a “cure” for sex offending because it “is not a disease, it’s criminal behavior,” but

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VA: State Police warn of phone scams targeting registered sex offenders

State Police have recently been alerted of an increase in phone scams targeting sex offenders. Officials say the consistent theme among these scams has been phone fraudsters threatening people into paying large amounts of money in the form of gift cards. Police say the phone scammers are calling offenders claiming to be a “Lieutenant Johnson” from the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office.

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Employment Opportunity: HomePro is hiring political survey reps and sales reps!

Do you have a computer and a good internet connection? HomePro is hiring political survey reps and sales reps! I started HomePro Telecommunications because I’ve heard from so many people that they simply cannot find work because of their background. This is a great opportunity to get back on your feet. The job involves using your computer to make phone

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Nurses hospitalized after opening mystery mail at DeSoto County sex offender treatment center

Two nurses went to the hospital on Monday after opening a letter at the Florida Civil Commitment Center, DeSoto County officials said. A Charlotte County hazmat team tested the letter and did not find anything suspicious, according to officials. Both nurses were released from the hospital later in the afternoon. The Florida Civil Commitment Center is a privately-run facility that

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