Registry Matters Episode 25 – Why GPS monitoring should be 1 of the 7 deadly sins
[narsol.org - 5/22/18] Why GPS monitoring should be 1 of the 7 deadly sins A malfunction in the charging could land you in jail. No access to power? Could land…
What People Get Wrong About ‘Political Will’
[governing.com - May 2018] At a recent Governing roundtable, I heard once again that the failure to act on a serious public problem was due to a lack of “political…
A Flurry of Bills Followed Larry Nassar’s Conviction. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
[injusticetoday.com - 5/24/18] The history of child sex abuse legislation in the United States follows a well-worn pattern: a chilling incident rouses public anger and fear, to which lawmakers respond…
NV: Giunchigliani amendment exempted teachers from bill expanding sex offender reporting laws
[rgj.com - 5/23/18] Democratic governor hopeful Chris Giunchigliani, a former teacher and state lawmaker, helped hollow out a proposed law that would’ve required teachers who have sex with an underage…
MO: Missouri Supreme Court disciplines prosecutor who criticized letter writers in the press
[missourinet.com - 5/23/18] The Missouri Supreme Court has sided with a disciplinary counsel in deciding that Platt County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd violated rules of professional responsibility. Missouri Supreme Court –…
MI: Michigan lawmakers advance legislation on mandated reporters
[mytwintiers.com 5/23/18] LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Sports coaches, the types of paid employees who allegedly learned Larry Nassar was molesting gymnasts and other athletes before the sexual abuse scandal broke,…
OH: Evading Justice: How some accused rapists in Cuyahoga County avoid the sex offender registry
The sex offender registry is an important tool that tracks those convicted of sexual assault to keep the public safe. A 5 On Your Side six-month-long investigation uncovered a loophole…