DEBATE: Does the Sex Offender Registry Do More Harm Than Good?

On Feb 3rd, the question, “Does the Sex Offender Registry Do More Harm Than Good?” was debated by Emily Horowitz (For the Motion) and Cary Federman (Against the Motion). Emily is the author of “Protecting Our Kids? How Sex Offender Registry Laws Are Failing Us” and Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice.  Cary is the author of  “Democracy and Deliberation: The Law

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work in Washington DC March 5-7

Florida Action Committee (FAC) is the Florida state affiliate for the National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (NARSOL).  FAC supports the efforts of NARSOL and other advocacy groups that share our mission. Several FAC members have already indicated they will be attending “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!“. to represent FAC.  If you want to connect to other FAC members

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CALL TO ACTION:  Hernando County Commissioners voted to move forward with a proposed sex offense ordinance

CALL TO ACTION:  Hernando Co. Commissioners voted to move forward with a proposed sex offense ordinance   Even though there have been no reports of new sex offenses by people on the sex offense registry in Hernando County, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has requested that the Hernando County Commissioners pass this proposed sex offense ordinance.  They are trying to

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ACSOL proposes seven changes to the California Sex Offender Management Board

In a presentation this week, ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci proposed seven changes to the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB), which would involve certain tier placements and petitions for registry removal, and allow registrants to view their profiles posted on the Megan’s Law website. During the presentation, Bellucci invited CASOMB to join ACSOL and other organizations as an ally

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FIRSTHAND: LIFE AFTER PRISON Launches Monday, February 13, 2023

Beginning on February 13 and throughout 2023, Chicago’s WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: LIFE AFTER PRISON will look at the challenges facing returning citizens as they try to reintegrate back into society while carrying the stigma of a criminal record. This 5-part documentary will focus on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. People can visit wttw.com/firsthand on February 13,

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