Volunteers needed for a study on the impacts of International Megan’s Law by April 30!

[Grace Lee – University of Utrecht, Netherlands – www.uu.nl] Has the International Megan’s Law impacted your life? Then please take part in this study. Why: The academic and policy literature on International Megan’s Law (IML) is missing the voices of those whose mobility is impacted. This study will add a qualitative analysis of lived experiences to the debate about disproportionate systems of punishment and their unintended consequences on citizens’ rights and livelihoods. Who: Seeking accounts of challenges with post-IML international travel from: Registered citizens Families of registered citizens Lawyers and…

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Confidential Volunteers for Doctoral Research on Sexual Misconduct Needed [UPDATED 11/28]

[Joseph De Gearo  at Adelphi University, NY – adelphi.edu] We are exploring the perceptions of men accused of sexual misconduct during college. The goal of our research is to improve policy, prevention and education. The volunteer would be interviewed confidentially for about an hour by Zoom or phone. If you are male accused of sexual misconduct during college and are willing to volunteer, please contact me: Joe De Gearo josephdegearo@mail.adelphi.edu [updated  11/28/20] (516) 993-0024  

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Volunteers needed for study: Parents or adult children of someone incarcerated

[Channel Islands California State University] [Approved by Janice]   Are you the parent or the adult child of someone incarcerated? Do you experience stigma because of it? How does the experience affect your quality of life? What helps you cope? Researchers at California State University Channel Islands are seeking parents and adult children of the incarcerated to participate in a research study. The study consists of questions taking 30-40 minutes to complete. Participants will be entered to receive a $20 VISA gift card. To find out more about the study…

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Invitation to participate in study on adults and youth with sex offenses

Note by Janice: This is a legitimate study being conducted by a legitimate organization in Los Angeles county. While some of the language used in the request may be overly sensitive it is up to each individual to make a decision whether to participate.   [LBCplus.org] My name is Luis and I am a researcher and the purpose of this is to inform you about a research project focused on “Improving Workforce Development Outcomes for Adults and Youth with Sex Offenses.” As part of California’s Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF), Friends Outside in Los Angeles…

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Discredited Sex Assault Research Infects U.S. Legal System

When a toxin enters a biological ecosystem, its effect is magnified as it moves up the food chain. Even if it can be cut off at the source, the ever-widening distribution of its increasingly harmful form can cause problems for decades. Misinformation functions in a similar fashion, gaining traction as it’s repeated by increasingly high-profile individuals who venture ever further from the source material. In this manner, distortion about the facts of sexual assault has affected the training of judges, prosecutors, and other law enforcement officials. It is how misleading…

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The Relationship Between Juvenile Sex Offender Registration and Depression in Adulthood [research paper]

[Walden University Dissertations and Doctoral Studies] Abstract: Accounts of sexual abuse appear daily in the media. Rightfully, this issue demands attention. Juveniles may be victims; they may also be offenders who are subject to sex offender registration and notification (SORN) policies. Growing research finds that SORN policies fail to achieve intended public policy outcomes. Little is known, however, about the unintended consequences of SORN for juvenile offenders. This study contributed to a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of these policies on this population. Merton’s concept of manifest and latent…

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