Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
The 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
Read moreIn a recent decision examining Canada’s sex offender registry framework, an Ontario judge did something remarkably simple — he asked for proof. Specifically, he looked for concrete examples showing that the registry had actually helped police solve time-sensitive crimes in the 25 years since its creation. And what did he find? Nothing. “No example was provided of the registry assisting
Read moreIt’s hard to believe how far Fresno has drifted from common sense to outright overreach with its latest plan to block a community member from public service. City leaders are now pushing a proposed ordinance aimed specifically at preventing a registered sex offender from entering city buildings like City Hall, police and fire stations. Let’s be clear: protecting children and
Read moreThere’s an important public conversation taking place right now about who should be eligible to run for public office, and we believe our community’s voice deserves to be part of it. A local news outlet is conducting a public poll asking whether someone who is a registered sex offender should be allowed to run for public office. Regardless of where
Read moreA new federal proposal introduced by Republican Representative Nancy Mace would authorize the death penalty for child sexual offenses, including rape of a minor and abusive sexual contact against children, and extend that punishment into the military justice system. Currently, imposing capital punishment for non-homicide crimes violates the Eighth Amendment under established Supreme Court precedent (Kennedy v. Louisiana (2008)), meaning
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