Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
A Georgia man has been arrested for scamming persons forced to register as sex offenders. This individual reportedly contacted registrants, falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer, and demanded money under threats of arrest for supposed non-compliance with registration requirements. Many members of the Florida Action Committee (FAC) have fallen victim to similar scams, and while we are relieved
Read moreIdaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation allowing Idaho courts to impose the death penalty for people convicted of lewd conduct with children under 12 years old. SOURCE
Read moreTwo things happened this past week that have been in process for years. Most important first: we went to trial. Nine pseudonymous plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit offered evidence in a federal trial in Jefferson City, Missouri about the impact that the sex offense registry has had on them. This case, like many others like it around the country,
Read moreConvicted paedophiles in Cyprus could undergo chemical castration and skip their life sentences under a new bill. According to the proposed regulations, child sex offenders can apply to be released early from prison if they agree to be sterilised, which would result in them having their sexual urges and fantasies eliminated. The tough call, which was proposed by Cypriot MP
Read moreListen to a radio talk show debate the proposed sex offender registry in South Africa. Part 1: Against the Registry Part 2: For the Registry
Read moreCreated by a Christian ministry as a response to state laws which ban them from living close to where children gather, it’s now home to more than 100 men who’ve been placed on Florida’s sex offenders register for life. Through therapy, counselling and support, Restoration Destination aims to reduce their likelihood of reoffending and help them reintegrate into society. With
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