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Eight years after Ohio tightened its sex offender registration laws to comply with federal standards, a state committee is considering changes that could make it easier for sex offenders to get off the registry if they no longer are a threat to society. Among other changes to Ohio’s criminal laws, the Criminal Justice Recodification Committee will vote Thursday on a

A group of researchers say their latest study could reduce people’s fears when high-risk sex offenders are released into their communities. Researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan have studied and categorized sex offenders. They hope the research can be used to construct treatment and supervision programs. “We break it down [into groups to understand] some of the things

Knoxville parents are defending their daughter’s right to free speech and for them to raise their child the way they see fit. November 11, 2016 The ACLU of Iowa announced that it will represent a 14-year-old Knoxville, Iowa, girl who was threatened with criminal charges after texting suggestive photos of herself to a boy. As a result, a local county

Novelist Sidney Sheldon once said, “my heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place.” On this day, I think it is important to recognize all those who stand on the front lines to make our world better. Whether it’s members of the armed forces, our police and fire rescue

This video is a must watch: http://reflect-rwscc-vod.cablecast.tv/vod/11323-Birchwood-City-Council-20161101-High-v1.mp4 It’s incredible to hear Patti Wetterling speak with such tremendous insight and empathy for human-kind (victims and offenders).

Three prominent social workers, including Jill Levenson, recommend significant changes in “sex offender” registries in a recently released report. The recommended changes are (1) juveniles should be dropped from “sex offender” registries, (2) the length of registration should be guided by risk assessment research, (3) procedures for relief and removal should be available, (4) discretion should be returned to judges