Emotional Support Group Meetings in 2018

Emotional Support Group meetings will be held on the following dates–usually the fourth Saturday of each month–for those convicted of a sex offense and their loved ones. Meetings are based upon 12-step principles and are led by a mental health professional. Meetings are held at: ACLU Building 1313 W. 8th Street Los Angeles There is free underground parking. Meetings start promptly at 10 a.m. and anyone who arrives after that time may not be able to participate due to the logistics of that location. There is no charge to attend…

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ACSOL Emotional Support Group Meeting in L.A. on July 28

ACSOL will conduct an Emotional Support Group for registrants and their loved ones. They are usually held the fourth Saturday of each month, so this year they are planned for: July 28, Aug 24, Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 22   The next meeting is Saturday, July 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at: ACLU Building 1313 W. 8th Street Los Angeles Free parking is available under the building and there is no charge to attend the meeting. The meeting, which is based upon 12 Step principles, will provide…

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Is a life sentence for child sexual abuse just?

Arguably Chicago’s most notorious figure in the national Roman Catholic priest sex abuse scandal was committed indefinitely Wednesday to a state facility for sex offenders. In refusing to release ____ ____ under strict monitoring, Cook County Judge Dennis Porter noted that the defrocked priest had never cooperated with treatment or even admitted to a problem. Full Opinion Piece

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