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Blogs with News Stories on Sex Offender Issues:
Lawyer Meaghan Ybos to be President of Women Against Registry
The great Meaghan Ybos is set to take over as President of Women Against Registry (WAR). As WAR’s Past President Vicki Henry writes, “Meaghan is a surprising ally: a prominent and outspoken survivor of rape who is dedicated to abolishing the registry, ending systems...
Oklahoma Petition Calls for Constitutional Suspensions for Former Sex Offenders
When tragedy strikes your family, do you call for other families to suffer? That’s the apparent approach taken by survivors of a horrible mass murder. You see, the alleged murderer in this case had also been convicted of a sexual offense. The family has circulated a...
Telling Your Story: Voting Arrestee Speaks Out
A registrant arrested for voting speaks to the Orlando Sentinel and receives balanced, sympathetic coverage. “We all made bad choices in the past, when we were young. But I’m trying to make better ones. Trying to make a better life for me and my family. That’s...
PA Supreme Court Set to Hear Oral Arguments on Constitutionality of Registry
The constitutionality of the sex offender registry is headed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Latest coverage of this case and another affected case: SOURCE FAC previously analyzed this case here: Dissecting...
Florida 2023 Legislative Session is OVER with Successful Results
The gavel is DOWN, the Florida Legislative session is OVER and the concerning, damaging bills were NOT passed into law. No 24-hour notice on vacation rentals (HB 833) No Red-Lettering on Driver's Licenses (HB 1085) No green, fluorescent license plates (Book's...
FAC in the Media: FAC Volunteer Shares His Story, Educates Reporter on Fluorescent Plate Controversy
This article is an example of what can happen when FAC members share their own stories with the media. The reporter interviewed several people but gave the FAC member’s views the most prominence. And the article treated his situation with sensitivity. The news segment...
Approaches Used Overseas: UK Film Urges CP Viewers to Stop, Call Helpline
A new short film which aims to act as a “wake-up call” to people viewing child sex abuse images online has been released by a charity urging offenders to call its helpline and put a stop to their behavior. Last month the charity released figures showing that the...
Ex Post Facto Update with Attorney Val Jonas Tonight Thu May 4
Dear Members and Advocates, We are counting down the hours when the 60-day legislative session officially ends Friday May 5. The last few weeks have been trying times. Since the Legislative Session began in Florida on April 4, thousands of emails, phone calls and...
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