FAC Wishes for Independence Day and Updates on new Legislation

Dear Members and Advocates, Happy Independence Day! Beyond fireworks and BBQs, the 4th of July celebrates the anniversary of one of the most important documents in our history, the Declaration of Independence. Included in that document are the following important words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their

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Update on the New “3-Day Temp Residence” Requirement for Sex Offenders visiting Florida

Dear Members and Advocates, Last week, two members from FAC’s Board of Directors traveled to Independence, Ohio to attend the NARSOL Annual Conference. For those who are not familiar, NARSOL stands for National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws.  FAC is the Florida state affiliate for NARSOL. Going to these conferences is always a huge benefit for all of us.

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FAC’s Website – Growing Stronger and Informing More People about the Sex Offender Registry

Dear Members and Advocates, Over the past few years, the Florida Action Committee website, floridaactioncommittee.org, has grown significantly. What started as a static website is now a news portal for important updates on matters impacting registrants. It is a resource for studies and articles on sex offender issues. It is also a forum to exchange information and ideas – a

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Slow but Positive Movement in Public Opinion on Sex Offense Laws

Dear Members and Advocates, The biggest issue this past week has been the re-settlement of the Miami-Dade encampment. As required by law (and forced under threat of arrest by the Bovo Amendment), within 5 days of eviction, 270 people registered to the tracks have had to find new places to register. Most have settled along 36th/37th Avenue (one street away

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