Antigua: Sex offenders registry to be established

Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin says residents will soon be alerted when a sex offender moves into their neighborhood by the creation of a sex offenders registry. The formulation of a registry was being discussed for a number of years. Now, the AG says that once convicted, the names of all sexual offenders will be placed on a public registry from early next year. SOURCE

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MORE ACTION NEEDED: Editorial — Say it out loud in Colorado — Sex Offender!

I am one who tends to defend journalists and values the opinions of editorial staff members.  What I have found is that they tend to be knowledgeable about a topic before writing on it.  So, what on earth is happening with the Colorado Springs Gazette? Oncefallendotcom and FAC have commented.  We need more people to comment on this absurd opinion

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Former Detroit City Council president just before prison release: ‘What I did was wrong’

In searching for stories to post, I sometimes find the articles depressing, particularly the ones that discuss the offense or have negative comments.  This particular story shows that we can have hope,though, even in the direst of situations.  For me personally, I am thankful for “the days of small things”, as those small things, when all put together, can add

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The Collateral Consequences of Exoneration

The holiday season is often a time for family gatherings, and while many will be preparing for reunions in the coming days, it is important to remember the roadblocks returning citizens face. For instance, background checks cause thousands of potential collateral consequences that can impact things like housing or employment. I can’t get time back, but our system must be

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