It’s time to sign up for ACSOL’s annual conference that will be held on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The conference will be virtual and therefore accessible both by Zoom and by phone. The early bird discount price to attend the conference is $25. “This year’s conference will offer a wide range of dynamic speakers that have important information to share,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “For example, ACLU attorney Kimberly Buddin will provide an overview of the registry nationwide and licensed social worker Alex Gittinger will…
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CA: Committee Agrees SB 1128 Won’t Be Applied Retroactively
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee today voted in favor of Senate Bill 1128 (SB 1128) that would require individuals convicted of PC 261.5, unlawful intercourse, who are at least 10 years older than their alleged victim, to register. During today’s hearing, however, the Committee agreed that the bill would not be applied to those previously convicted of this offense. According to a report given earlier this month during a meeting of the CA Sex Offender Management Board, the retroactive application of this bill could add up to 32,000 people…
Read MoreACLU Attorney to Speak at ACSOL Conference
ACLU attorney Kimberly Buddin has agreed to speak at the ACSOL conference on Friday, September 20. Buddin is senior policy counsel for the justice division of national ACLU. “Attorney Buddin is a dynamic speaker who is well informed regarding registrants, the challenges they and their families face as well as solutions to those challenges,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “She is a welcome addition to our annual conference.” Ms. Buddin will make a plenary presentation at the ACSOL conference on Friday starting at 9:20 a.m. The topic of her…
Read MoreSave the Date: ACSOL Zoom Conference to be held on September 20 and September 21
The 2024 Conference for the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) will be held on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The conference will begin both days at 9 a.m. (Pacific) and end about 5 p.m. Conference signs up will begin in early July on this website. “This year’s conference will be virtual in order to help registrants and their loved ones in every state,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. One keynote speaker for the conference is attorney Molly Nixon of the Pacific Legal Foundation. She will…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting July 20, 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 July 20 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 a…
Read MoreJoin ACSOL on July 2 to Oppose SB 1128
Senate Bill 1128, that could add up to 32,000 people to the registry, will be considered by the Assembly Public Safety Committee on July 2. The hearing is: CA State Capitol Room 126 Tuesday, July 2 Will begin at 9 a.m. Other bills will also be considered that day. “It is extremely important that as many people as possible attend the July 2 hearing,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “We must stop Senate Bill 1128 and attendance at this hearing may be the last opportunity to do so. Although…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting June 15, 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 June 15 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 a…
Read MoreACSOL In-Person Meeting in West Sacramento on July 13, 2024
You are invited to attend ACSOL’s in-person meeting in West Sacramento, CA on Saturday, July 13, 2024 starting at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at: Center for Spiritual Awareness 1275 Starboard Drive West Sacramento 95691 The meeting will include discussions regarding topics of interest to both registrants and their loved ones, including the status of proposed changes to the Tiered Registry Law such as the reduction of tier assignment for those convicted of an offense involving child pornography. The meeting is free and will include refreshments. Attendance at…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting May 18, 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 May 18 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 [FOR TECHNICAL…
Read MoreD.C. Vigil Educates U. S. Supreme Court, Public – Smith v. Doe Must Go!
A vigil was held on Friday, March 15, near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to educate both the Court and the public regarding significant harms that have resulted from Smith V. Doe, a decision issued by that court in 2003. Speakers at the vigil included civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci of California, David Garlock of Pennsylvania, Danell Puglisi-Knutson of Florida, Shawna Baldwin of Arizona and Christopher Sparks of Florida. The vigil was live streamed using Zoom technology and a recording of the vigil will be available soon on…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting April 20, 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 April 20, 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 a…
Read MoreDC Vigil
You are invited to a deeply meaningful event near the steps of the US Supreme Court, at 7:00 AM Pacific time, 10:00AM Eastern time on Friday, March 15th. Registered citizens, supporters and advocates will gather to demonstrate by holding a vigil commemorating the anniversary of the Court’s disastrous decision, Smith v. Doe that has caused great harm to persons forced to register (PFR) and their families. Can’t attend in person? Sign-up-to view the free live stream of the Correct the Court DC Vigil via Zoom! Send an email to: [email protected] DEMONSTRATION…
Read MoreLobby Day 2024 Successfully Educates CA Legislators, Staff Regarding Proposed Improvements to Tiered Registry Law
More than 50 registrants, family members and supporters successfully educated dozens of state legislators and legislative staff members during CA Lobby Day on March 6. The education efforts were made by participants in 12 groups that each had three pre-arranged meetings. Some of the groups also participated in drop by meetings when or more of members of the group were constituents of a legislator. “We shared important information with legislators and staff members about necessary improvements to the Tiered Registry Law,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “That information included…
Read MorePlease Join U.S. Supreme Court Vigil on March 15
A vigil will be held near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, March 15, in order to educate the Court regarding the significant harm suffered by more than one million American families due to the Court’s decision, Smith v. Doe, issued in March 2003. The vigil will begin at 10 a.m. and featured speakers include Janice Bellucci of California and Christopher Sparks of Florida. “It is important to remind the U.S. Supreme Court of the mistake it made 21 years ago,” stated civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci. …
Read MoreACSOL CA Lobby Day Sign Up Ends on Friday, Feb 23
The opportunity to sign up for ACSOL CA Lobby Day 2024 will end on Friday, Feb. 23, so that enough materials for participants will be available on Lobby Day which will take place on Wednesday, March 6. The end of sign ups will also guarantee that there is enough seating and refreshments for all. Click here to sign up “More than 50 people have signed up for Lobby Day and together we will deliver the messages that need to be delivered to the legislature,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. …
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting March 16, 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 March 16, 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 a…
Read MoreACSOL Online Meeting February 17, 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 February 17, 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 a…
Read MoreAction Alert for CA: Time to Sign Up For Lobby Day on March 6 (changed from 5th) in Sacramento
It’s time to sign up for Lobby Day in Sacramento. The day will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6th (updated 2/1) with a training session at the Hyatt Hotel, 1209 L Street. Participants in Lobby Day must attend the training session. 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, creation of an offramp for individuals assigned to Tier 3 that would allow them to…
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