Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Australia has found that research shows that public sex offender registries, which make people convicted of a sex offense visible to the public, are not working—same results found in the U.S. Go figure! Haley Boxall with Phys.org says, “This is because name-and-shame campaigns stigmatize, ostracize and demonize their targets, effectively ‘othering’ them within the community. However, community reintegration—where someone becomes
Read moreMy name is found on the Florida Sexual Offender registry due to a crime I pled guilty to in 1999 (to avoid a humiliating trial). A plea was accepted, the sex offender registry still in its infancy with my name added later and still remains. Due to this action, I have suffered cruelly in the following ways: Though
Read moreDear Members and Advocates, A few weeks ago, we shared information about Justice Transitions, Inc which is the charitable organization that supports the Outreach needs of Florida Action Committee (FAC) members. Sadly, this small 501c3 organization is having to turn people away because the funds are not available, whether for another support house for elder care, or just a request
Read moreTuesday, July 16, 2024, the Westlake City Council approved an ordinance that will expand the state’s 1,000-foot residency restriction to 2,500 feet. The vice mayor requested a postponement of the vote until their regular August meeting to give the council and attorney time to study the ordinance further. One council member acknowledged that all Westlake officials had received numerous phone
Read moreThe Westlake, FL Council has said there is no opposition to their proposed 2,500-foot residency restriction. The opposition is starting to grow with the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) showing support for FAC’s efforts in trying to stop this ordinance from going into effect. Florida Action Committee is grateful for the help that Janice Bellucci and ACSOL have
Read moreAn FAC member sent this July 2023 Case Law Summary for our pundits. SOURCE
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