We are very pleased with the number of people who are coming to the Washington DC vigil on March 3 at 8:00 AM Pacific time, 11:00 AM Eastern Time. It will be about one hour in length. If you cannot be there in person, please watch the live streaming of the event using this link:
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ACSOL Online Meeting March 22, 2025
You are invited to join ACSOL Executive Director and civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci and an ACSOL board member for our next meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday March 22 online on Zoom beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time, 1:00 PM Eastern, and will last at least two hours. You can use the Zoom app or you can call in using a Zoom phone number. There is no registration needed for this meeting. No government officials are allowed to attend the meetings. This meeting will be recorded. Within…
Read MoreJanice’s Journal: The Importance of Tenacity
On March 3, a group of individuals representing dozens of organizations will gather near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. When they do so, they will repeat for the third time efforts to educate the Court regarding the significant harm caused by their decision, Smith v. Doe, issued in the year 2003. Some may ask why it is necessary to repeat these efforts. After all, the Court did not appear to care or perhaps even to know that people in the past have stood in front of the building…
Read MoreD C Conference to Feature Cooperation, Progress in Registrant Movement
Source: ACSOL 2/25/2025 UPDATE: We are very pleased with the number of people who are coming to the Washington DC vigil on March 3 at 8:00 AM Pacific time, 11:00 AM Eastern Time. It will be about one hour in length. If you cannot be there in person, please watch the live streaming of the event using this link: The conference to be held near Washington, D.C., on March 3 will feature both cooperation among organizations that support registrants and their families as well as progress made toward elimination of…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting February 22, 2025
You are invited to join ACSOL Executive Director and civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci and an ACSOL board member for our next meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday February 22 online on Zoom beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time, 1:00 PM Eastern, and will last at least two hours. You can use the Zoom app or you can call in using a Zoom phone number. There is no registration needed for this meeting. No government officials are allowed to attend the meetings. This meeting will be recorded. Within…
Read MoreSign up now for March 25, 2025 CA Lobby Day in Sacramento
It’s time to sign up for Lobby Day in Sacramento. Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and begin at 9 a.m. with a training session at the Hyatt Hotel, 1209 L Street, Sacramento. Participants in Lobby Day must attend the training session in order to join the lobbying efforts. All participants will be assigned to a team led by an experienced team leader. The focus of Lobby Day is improvements to the Tiered Registry Law, including but not limited to, reduction of tier assignments for those…
Read MoreNARSOL to Join ACSOL at D.C. Conference
The National Association for Rational Sex Offender Laws (NARSOL) has agreed to join ACSOL at the conference on March 2 to be held near Washington, D.C. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn National Airport, 2650 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia, and end at 4:30 p.m. Both organizations will make presentations during the conference and could be joined by additional organizations. The day following the conference, a vigil will be held near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court starting at 11 a.m. The purpose of the…
Read MoreD C Vigil and Conference Planning Continues
There is good news to report. A contract has been signed for the one-day conference in Washington, D.C., to be held on Sunday, March 2. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The conference location is the Holiday Inn National Airport, 2650 Richmond Highway, in Arlington, Virginia. A shuttle bus between the hotel and National Airport is available at no cost. Room rates for the hotel vary depending upon the type of room and when it is booked. Currently there are rooms available at the…
Read MoreDC Vigil and Conference – March 1 through March 3, 2025
The dates have been set for the third annual vigil in Washington, D.C., during which the U.S. Supreme Court will be educated about the significant harm they have caused. The source of that harm is the Court’s decision, Smith v. Doe, which falsely stated that the requirement to register is not punishment and therefore every level of government can pass news laws and apply them retroactively. The vigil will begin with an informal meet and greet on Saturday, March 1, at 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn near Reagan National…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting January 18, 2025
ACSOL In-Person Meeting February 15, 2025 in Berkeley, CA
ACSOL will lead an in-person meeting in Berkeley on Saturday, February 15, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at: The Finnish Hall 1970 Chestnut Street Berkeley, CA “We are pleased to return to Finnish Hall for this meeting,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “Finnish Hall is a great location for our meeting due to its proximity to BART. There will be much to discuss during the meeting including proposed improvements to the Tiered Registry Law, treatment for parolees and the pending challenge to SORNA regulations.”…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting December 21, 2024
Empowering Voices: Building Hope and Taking Action – Danell at ACSOL – W.A.R. Meeting on Oct 22
Source: Women Against Registry (W.A.R.) We hope you will join us for a WAR Room Zoom meeting: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT, 6 PM MT Click here to sign up now Our guest this week is going to be a special treat! Danell is a dedicated advocate for registered citizens, currently serving as the Advocacy Director on the Florida Action Committee (FAC) Board and recently appointed to the ACSOL Board of Directors. With a background in political science, real estate, and cancer…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting November 23, 2024
Come to a Sept 30 Enlightening Discussion on Restorative Practices in the Spiritual Community
Source: restorativeactionalliance.org In this webinar on Sept 30, author Leaf Seligman will delve into themes from her book, Being Restorative, sharing insights on: Learning to look for ourselves in others Engaging in communal and collective accountability Understanding that true change occurs in an uncondemned state Exploring the historical and spiritual roots of restorative practices Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for religious leaders, educators, community organizers, mental health professionals, those impacted by the criminal legal system, and anyone interested in fostering a restorative culture. Read the details
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting October 19, 2024
You are invited to join ACSOL Executive Director and civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci and an ACSOL board member for our next meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday October 19 online on Zoom beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time, 1:00 PM Eastern, and will last at least two hours. You can use the Zoom app or you can call in using a Zoom phone number. There is no registration needed for this meeting. No government officials are allowed to attend the meetings. This meeting will be recorded. Within…
Read MoreLast chance to sign up for the live ACSOL Conference is Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00 PM PST
Sign ups for this year’s virtual conference will be paused tomorrow on Tuesday, September 17, in order to ensure that everyone who has signed up for the conference will be provided a link prior to the conference. Individuals can still sign up for the conference all day today on Monday, September 16, and until 5 p.m. (Pacific) on Tuesday, September 17. Click here to sign up for the live conference. Click here to see the schedule. Sign ups will also be available after the conference for those who want access…
Read MoreJoin RAA on September 30th at 4:30pm (PT) for an Enlightening Discussion on Restorative Practices in the Spiritual Community
Source: restorativeactionalliance.org In this webinar, author Leaf Seligman will delve into themes from her book, Being Restorative, sharing insights on: Learning to look for ourselves in others Engaging in communal and collective accountability Understanding that true change occurs in an uncondemned state Exploring the religious roots of restorative practices Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for religious leaders, educators, community organizers, mental health professionals, those impacted by the criminal legal system, and anyone interested in fostering a restorative culture. Featured Speaker: Leaf Seligman Leaf Seligman—an esteemed restorative practitioner, circle-keeper, educator,…
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