Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Yesterday, the Florida Legislature passed “Missy’s Law” (CS/CS/HB 445 CS/CS/SB 928). The Bill requires the court to remand person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, dangerous crime to custody immediately; requires such person to remain in custody pending sentencing without possibility of release on bond. The bill expands the definition of “dangerous crime” to
Read moreACSOL is threatening to file a lawsuit challenging a proposal to ban registered sex offenders from running for public office in California with the intent to block a Fresno City Council candidate’s campaign. Attorney Janice Bellucci, executive director of the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws Inc. (ACSOL), said the state already has laws in place that set certain restrictions
Read moreWe want to begin by stating we are not calling out or shaming the offenders; our purpose for sharing these stories is to illustrate that while all of this focus and all these laws are misdirected, studies show that it is actually people closest to the victims and those in positions of trust who wind up being the perpetrators of
Read moreWe have posted this before, but if you are interested in being a Plaintiff in the Putnam County lawsuit, now is the time to step up! The Florida Action Committee is organizing a lawsuit to challenge the recently enacted Putnam County Sex Offender Ordinance. If you are impacted by the ordinance, whether you currently live in Putnam (you don’t have
Read moreThe proposed registered sex offender housing site in Kennewick, Washington has once again been targeted by vandals — and this time the damage was noticeably more severe. According to police reports, the home that has been designated for a less restrictive alternative (LRA) housing facility was found with broken windows early Monday morning, with rocks used to shatter multiple panes.
Read moreA doctoral research study through the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University is seeking participants to explore the lived experiences of individuals on Florida’s Sexual Offender Registry. The purpose of this study is to better understand how being on the registry impacts daily life. Participation involves taking part in a confidential interview that will last approximately 60 minutes. Participation
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