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Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws

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Therapy Aide at IL Civil Commitment Center Arrested for Sex Offenses

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Here’s a twist… A “therapy aide” at the Illinois civil commitment center, where people who have committed a sexual offense are indefinitely confined for “therapy” after they have been released from incarceration, has been arrested on charges of possessing and disseminating child pornography. Investigators from Rushville Police, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police and the Attorney General’s Internet

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FAC Legislative Committee Update for March 2025

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We are pleased to share the latest updates on our Legislative Committee’s efforts to “Change the Narrative” and advocate for meaningful reforms. This past month has been productive, with significant accomplishments and exciting initiatives ahead. Since last month, the SHINE team presented at the Florida Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (FL-ATSA) conference, where they shared their

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Foreign News & Updates 

Apartheid’s shadow vs. America’s Stain: which country’s sex offender registry leads on human rights?

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On one side we have the United States – the “land of the free”, “with liberty and justice for all” and the self-appointed global moral compass. On the other side we have South Africa, a nation historically scarred by apartheid, oppression and human rights violations. Which country is showing the world what real progress looks like? In this case, South

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Advocacy News & Updates 

Clarification to our suggestion of adopting SORNA tiers

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On March 11th we posted an opinion piece suggesting that Florida should adopt SORNAs Tier system. The post generated some controversy and confusion, so a clarification is warranted. The Florida Action Committee (FAC) remains steadfast in its mission to abolish the sex offender registry entirely. However, while working toward this ultimate goal, FAC recognizes the need to advocate for incremental

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Scammers target persons forced to register as sex offenders with fake warrant claims

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The Steuben County (RI)Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money from registered sex offenders. Sheriff Jim Allard reports that scammers are contacting registered sex offenders claiming to be members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. The fraudulent callers tell victims that arrest warrants have been issued due to missed DNA submissions. The

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