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A Korean War veteran may be denied treatment for prostate cancer because of sex offenses he committed over 20 years ago. Today, Panama City station WJHG reports that the man, who was previously homeless and staying at the Panama City Rescue Mission may be denied both treatment by the Veterans Administration AND a roof over his head, all because of

False allegations of rape are believed to be more common than many persons realize. These are the findings of four research studies: A review of 556 rape accusations filed against Air Force personnel found that 27% of women later recanted. Then 25 criteria were developed based on the profile of those women, and then submitted to three independent reviewers to

A Florida man who spent years in prison is trying to turn his life around in order to support his four children. He’s been offense free in the community for four years and wants to enroll at the Washington-Holmes Technical School, so that he can become a cosmetologist and cut hair.  Seems like a step in a positive direction, right?

The following is the International Community Corrections Association’s Policy Position on Managing Sex Offenders in the Community.  It is from 2010, but it is still very relevant and shows that legislators have refused to follow expert opinion.     ICCA Policy Position on Managing Sex Offenders in the Community I.     INTRODUCTION   Few crimes generate the level of public concern