I am pleased to announce that the Illinois bill that forms a “Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Registration Task Force” to recommend reforms to Illinois laws and restrictions passed the Illinois Senate today and heads to the Illinois Governor for signature! … Continued
Small cities want sex offenders to keep their distance By JOHN AUSTIN CNHI State Reporter Updated May 26, 2016 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/news/small-cities-want-sex-offenders-to-keep-their-distance/article_c8689344-2378-11e6-ab5b-53fa49345ff4.html AUSTIN – Forty-six small cities were threatened with lawsuits last fall for restricting places where sex offenders may live. Half … Continued
For Some Prisoners, Finishing Their Sentences Doesn’t Mean They Get Out The special problem of being a sex offender. By Christie Thompson Filed 05.24.2016 – 2:33 p.m. For Some Prisoners, Finishing Their Sentences Doesn’t Mean They Get Out After serving … Continued
Sandi wrote an excellent piece regarding the recent documentaries ‘Untouchables’ and ‘Pervert Park’. http://with-justiceforall.blogspot.com/2016/05/why-public-sex-offender-registry.html Why the public sex offender registry? We had Untouchable. And now we have Pervert Park. These films are important. They are heartbreaking and poignant and … Continued
Pervert Park | POV | PBS PBS Premiere: July 11, 2016 http://www.pbs.org/pov/pervertpark/ Pervert Park | POV | PBS Synopsis How can we solve a societal problem if it’s too horrifying to discuss? Pervert Park is a film about the people … Continued
Why the public sex offender registry? Posted: 20 May 2016 02:43 PM PDT We had Untouchable. And now we have Pervert Park.These films are important. They are heartbreaking and poignant and very, very worthwhile. They open doors to conversations and … Continued
Posted May 12, 2016 – 5:59pm Gunter could face lawsuit after refusing to repeal sex offender restrictions Gunter could face lawsuit after refusing to repeal sex offender restrictions By Miranda Wilcox Herald Democrat GUNTER — One of the last acts Gunter … Continued
HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal? By Andy Cerota – Anchor/Reporter Posted: 5:55 PM, May 11, 2016Updated: 6:53 PM, May 11, 2016 HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal? HOUSTON – … Continued
With Justice for All – Sex offenders, transgender folk, and public toilets Monday, May 9, 2016 I thought I was through writing about this transgender/bathroom issue when I wrote “Is Target’s bathroom policy an open door to sex offenders?” I’m … Continued
Thursday, May 5, 2016 Sandy Rozek: Examination of sex offender laws leads to better understanding (Gazette) By By Sandy Rozek Sandy Rozek: Examination of sex offender laws leads to better understanding (Gazette) On April 21, Danny Jones, mayor of … Continued