Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
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
Read moreIn 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
Read more(Weekly Update #183) Dear Members and Advocates, The holidays are intended to be a time of joy and celebration. For some of us, that will be the case. Unfortunately, for many of us, the holidays serve as a reminder of our status. Every day, people are separated from family and friends because of estrangement or residency restrictions. Worse than living
Read moreEvery three seconds, a person is arrested in the United States, mostly for low-level incidents like drug possession or disorderly conduct. After that person is booked, they may or may not be charged with a crime by prosecutors, and even if they are charged, the case can end in a dismissal. This should be the end of the story. When
Read moreThe 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
Read moreA former juvenile court judge was sentenced to nine years in prison and another 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal child pornography charges. XXXXXXXXX, 39, resigned from his position in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in early September and pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of child pornography later that month. The former jurist appeared
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