TN: Bill would define holding hands, kissing as “gateway sexual activity”
Tennessee senators approved an update to the state's abstinence-based sex education law that includes warnings against "gateway sexual activity." Full Article
City of Cypress Adopts Punitive Ordinance
The Cypress City Council unanimously adopted a punitive ordinance that would deny the civil rights of registered citizens despite a recommendation from the City Attorney to delay further consideration in…
MISSOURI QUESTIONS REGISTRY, RESIDENCY RESTRICTION
Editor's Note: The article below was published in the National Catholic Review. It's amazing to read that the state of Missouri is considering such far-reaching measures. Let's continue to educate…
CHILDREN, FIANCEE SPEAK OUT ON YouTube
Women Against Registry, a nationwide non-profit organization, recently posted three videos on YouTube of family members telling how they have been harmed by the registry. To view the videos, go…
New Civil Rights Movement born in L.A.
A new civil rights movement has begun with the first meeting of the CA Reform Sex Offender Laws organization in Los Angeles on October 1. The meeting attracted more than…
Recommended Reading
There are several good books to read about sex offender laws as well as the lives of registered persons. The following books are known and recommended. All can be ordered…
COURT OVERTURNS CITY’S LIBRARY BAN FOR REGISTRANTS
Editor's Note: The ruling below is encouraging and could be used in any future challenge to California libraries that refuse to allow registrants from visiting public libraries. DENVER, Jan 20…
RSO LAWS HARM FAMILIES
“The Accidental Sex Offender” (Marie Claire) On July 28, 2011, in In The News, by tvadmin .... It was a classic teenage love story. He was a football star, and…
ASSEMBLY DEFEATS AB 625
The Assembly has just voted on AB 625 and defeated it by 41 to 19. It's hard to believe that elected officials don't understand the current challenges faced by the…
LIFETIME REPORTING HARMS SOCIETY, INDIVIDUALS
Editor's Note: The editorial below from the New York Times is not specific to registrants, but addresses an issue of great importance to registrants. That issue is employment and the…
6-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
Editor's Note: A petition has begun to protest the charging of a 6-year-old boy with first degree sexual assault. Information regarding this matter can be found in the article below.…
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WARNED ABOUT DANGERS OF BECOM
Editor's Note: The article below appeared in the newspaper of Port Angeles High School in Washington state. It is a good statement of the dangers facing teenagers who do "normal"…
STUDY RECOMMENDS TREATMENT NOT JAIL FOR RSO’S
Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 9:00 AM 18:10:39 PST Child abuse: We’re making the problem worse Experts say America's approach to sex offenders only increases the likelihood that they will re-offend…
PENN STATE CASE: WHY ASSAULTS NOT REPORTED
Editor's Note: The following article regarding recent events at Penn State is from Salon magzine and focused upon the important question of why the abuse was not reported when it…
HUFFINGTON POST: REGISTRANTS NEED HOMES, JOBS AND
Editor's Note: This is a well researched article that compares recidivism rates for many crimes and finds recidivism rates for those conivcted of sex related crimes to be extremely low.…
LIFE SENTENCE FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Editor's Note: A court in the state of Florida, known for its lack of common sense and compassion, has hit a new low mark. This time, a Florida judge sentenced…
NY Says “No” to Adam Walsh Act
Editor's Note: The Adam Walsh Act would place additional restrictions on anyone convicted of a sex-related crime. Although passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law in 2006, only…