Clip from recent episode of Dr. Phil says registries don’t keep public safe
This clip from a recently aired episode of Dr. Phil features Michigan Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who answers the questions of whether the sex offender registry keeps us safe. It does not. After pointing out that we are approaching one million people on US Sex Offender Registries, Judge Aquilina points out that the registry is so saturated it becomes blinding to most people and to law enforcement. It gives people a false sense of security, while so saturated with names, it’s useless in determining who is dangerous and who is not.
@drphil We’ve all been told the Sex Offender Registry keeps us safe. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina says that’s not true. Law enforcement can’t keep up. And no one can even say how many offenders are reoffending.
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This isn’t going to change anything unfortunately.
I agree there are bad points and good points to what she has said. I would like to see more discussion regarding removal of individuals who have not committed another sexual offense crime, not failure to register, or other non-sexual crimes to be included. In addition a more constructive rehabilitation program with thoughtfulness to better address the psychological and emotional needs of first time offenders for more positive long term outcomes. In addition, addressing repeat offenders. Finally, no more having to register with other states when traveling. This is ridiculous. Drug addicts, murderers, drunk drivers, thieves, etc. don’t have these restrictions placed on them. Finally, protections for sex offenders and employment and housing.
Many of us remember Judge Aquilina from the Larry Nasser sentencing hearing that got over a million views. Judge Acquilina showed great compassion to the victims during that time. I think she really gets this stuff (although those with Tik Tok accounts who’ve absorbed the full video, correct me if I am wrong.
Well, there were some good points and bad points. We all believe those of us who have gone decades without an offense, should have a REAL path off the registry. It is expanding so fast that eventually millions could potentially be on the U.S registries.
All these home visits to registered people who have not had another offense in years, is costing the government, millions of dollars. If we did away with that, we could have more officers doing what they are supposed to be doing, solving crimes, patrolling and answering calls for help or assistance.
Meanwhile, almost all other crimes fall into the past, once the person finishes their sentences. They still have a felony on their records, but unless someone requests those records, most people would never know they were a former felon. With us, not so much, it is painted in the sky with flashing lights that we are bad and broken for life, and unfixable.
I agree
This sounds interesting. Is there a clip on YouTube, I don’t have TikTok.