With Unity Comes Change
Recording #303. Dear Members and Advocates, As a member of an organization that advocates for second chances, I found myself conflicted this week when addingĀ this postĀ to our forum (about the “Man Who Scammed Registrants was Caught”). For years, weāve received reports about a widespread scam targeting individuals on the registry, where scammers impersonate law enforcement and claim the registrant has
Read moreRecording #302. Dear Members and Advocates, For decades, weāve watched the pendulum of public policy swing further toward ever-harsher laws, restrictions, and social ostracization for people on the registry. But lately, weāre seeing signs that the tide may be turning. Across the country, courts, lawmakers, and even the public are increasingly recognizing the unintended consequences of blanket restrictions. Just this
Read moreDear Members and Advocates, Engagement is our goal for this coming week. Our new website is not just a design change. As we continue to build out our site, you will find new tools, features and content that will emphasize our commitment to community, belonging and involvement. Our goal is to not just be more visible to our members, but
Read moreRecording #300. Dear Members and Advocates, We are excited to share some great news! The Florida Action Committee (FAC) has launched a new website. The new site features a cleaner look and feel. But more importantly, we have a new back-end, designed to better serve our community and advance our mission. Our site just launched this pastĀ weekend and over the
Read moreRecording #299. Dear Members and Advocates, The Florida legislative session began on March 5th and is expected to run for about 60 days (depending on special sessions and other legislative needs that may arise). Now that session is underway, it is time to take action! This year FAC is tracking a number of Bills, which we posted at the link
Read moreBefore the legislative session starts in March of 2025, there will be state senators and representatives at the legislative delegation meetings in all 67 counties.Ā It is a chance for our voices to be heard. FAC has five prepared speeches: Solutions for helping elderly people on the registry receive long-term healthcare (Read Speech on Protecting the Elderly) Collateral damages for
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