Member Submission – re: Sheriff’s offices and statutory definition of “Internet identifier”

Recommendation to FAC Board of Directors re: Sheriff’s offices and statutory definition of “Internet identifier”   Dear Florida Action Committee Board of Directors:   I am writing with a recommendation that FAC send an urgent letter to all 67 sheriff’s offices in the State of Florida to ensure that they are properly enforcing the provisions of F.S. 775.21(2)(j) regarding the definition

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Small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction 

While less than 4% of reported rapes, sexual assaults, and child sex abuse allegations in certain U.S. cities result in a sex crime conviction, the onerous sex offense laws are thriving that are applied to hundreds of thousands of law-abiding people on the sex offense registry. Once again, the sex offense registry is failing the American people.  While political leaders

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Out-of-State Member Submission

Responsible Legislature   We all know the registry doesn’t work. That the registry is in fact harmful to our communities and families. Yet it persists. I have been advocating against the registry, and proactive police stings in particular for many years now.   What we don’t see much of is responsible legislation, yet in the 2025 session in Washington State

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Ten reasons why sex offender residency restrictions are a bad idea

1. Lack of Evidence of Effectiveness: Studies indicate that residency restrictions do not significantly reduce recidivism rates among sex offenders (National Institute of Justice).   Pushing Offenders into Isolation: Residency restrictions often force offenders to live in areas far from essential resources, such as employment opportunities and rehabilitation programs, which are crucial for reintegration (Beth Huebner).   Homelessness and Instability:

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OPPAGA Report gives the reason why so many people on the sex offense registry are homeless

According to the recent 2024 report by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, “7% of registered sexual offenders and 12% of sexual predators list a transient address, meaning they’re likely homeless.  These offenders are located in 49 of the state’s 67 counties.” Why are so many people on the sex offense registry homeless?  Because of the 196

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