FAC Weekly Update 2026-03-03-Another Florida Failure by Lawmakers

Weekly update for March 3, 2026. This is recording number 357 Dear Members and Advocates, This week, Brevard County rolled out the red carpet for the latest human trafficking awareness summit, held in Viera and featuring local and state law enforcement, community leaders, and of course Sheriff Wayne Ivey speaking earnestly about a scourge that painfully persists in his community.

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WA: Proposed group home for registrants vandalized AGAIN!

The proposed registered sex offender housing site in Kennewick, Washington has once again been targeted by vandals — and this time the damage was noticeably more severe. According to police reports, the home that has been designated for a less restrictive alternative (LRA) housing facility was found with broken windows early Monday morning, with rocks used to shatter multiple panes.

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Participate in a Study on Your Experience on Florida’s Registry

A doctoral research study through the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University is seeking participants to explore the lived experiences of individuals on Florida’s Sexual Offender Registry. The purpose of this study is to better understand how being on the registry impacts daily life. Participation involves taking part in a confidential interview that will last approximately 60 minutes. Participation

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When Evidence Matters: Canada’s Insight on Lifetime Registration

In a recent decision examining Canada’s sex offender registry framework, an Ontario judge did something remarkably simple — he asked for proof. Specifically, he looked for concrete examples showing that the registry had actually helped police solve time-sensitive crimes in the 25 years since its creation. And what did he find? Nothing. “No example was provided of the registry assisting

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CA: From Public Service to Public Ban? Fresno’s Plan Could Shut the Doors of City Hall on All Registrants

It’s hard to believe how far Fresno has drifted from common sense to outright overreach with its latest plan to block a community member from public service. City leaders are now pushing a proposed ordinance aimed specifically at preventing a registered sex offender from entering city buildings like City Hall, police and fire stations. Let’s be clear: protecting children and

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