People change. This is an incontrovertible truth in life. Yet, this concept seems to be lacking in the wonderful state that has become my home – at least it’s MIA in the New Hampshire state prison system. (Fortunately, it hasn’t hit our schools yet.) The money to be made by an opposite view – people don’t change – is real. The flawed anthropology that argues that people can’t change has no place in any serious attempt at rehabilitation. The shallow promises to act on behalf of change are the result…
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Sex Offender Registries (SOR’s): TIME-FOR-A-CHANGE
Editor’s Note: Although this article is clearly editorial in nature, it contains a substantial amount of fact and data that have direct bearing on the subject. It’s also a long article, and I hope you’ll have the patience to read it through to the end. The article is in five sections: The History of Sex Offender Registries in the US, Sex Offender Registries are Manifestly Unjust, Sex Offender Registries Don’t Work, Sex Offender Registries Cost a Lot of Money, Conclusion Full Editorial
Read MoreTX: Sounding Off – East Dallas readers weigh in on boundaries for sex offenders
The Dallas City Council has expressed interest in prohibiting sex offenders from living near schools, parks and other kid-friendly areas. The idea, which is being pushed by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and is backed by the Dallas Police Department, would create a buffer zone, though specifics have not been determined. There are more than 3,300 registered sex offenders living in Dallas. Full Article
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