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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

By Georgina M. Schaff   On behalf of our 4,000-plus members, the Dakota Reform Sex Offender Laws Family Solutions is asking South Dakota Senate candidates to make this issue a campaign priority. Our mission — promote medical research, legislation and education to provide an empirically based, rational approach to dealing with sexually related offenses and stop the cycle of abuse

Dear Friends, Now is an excellent time to become a member of RSOL (if you haven’t already) and save on your conference registration. Did you know that RSOL annual memberships begin at $20? One fantastic benefit of RSOL membership is that our members pay only $70 for conference registration, which is $30 off the full rate of $100. The savings more than offset

Milwaukee County Wisconsin, has decided to table enacting a residency restriction. Although the idea seems well intended, the Common Council’s Steering and Rules Committee pointed out several collateral consequences that might actually make the area less safe. Police feared that the 2000 foot proposed restriction would leave registrants with few housing options and prevent them from living with family. This