Study: 1 Percent of Black Men in US Are Registered Sex Offenders Research contends that sex offender registries reflect widespread, systemic bias http://www.albany.edu/news/69837.php According to UAlbany sociologist and study author Trevor Hoppe, “The number of publicly registered sex offenders is … Continued
The War on Sex Offenders Is the New War on Drugs, Which Means It’s About Race “We have this enormous phenomenon that no one is paying attention to.” Sarah Sloat May 25, 2016 https://www.inverse.com/article/16109-the-war-on-sex-offenders-is-the-new-war-on-drugs-which-means-it-s-about-race (For Full Story – Copy and … Continued
Small cities want sex offenders to keep their distance By JOHN AUSTIN CNHI State Reporter Updated May 26, 2016 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/news/small-cities-want-sex-offenders-to-keep-their-distance/article_c8689344-2378-11e6-ab5b-53fa49345ff4.html AUSTIN – Forty-six small cities were threatened with lawsuits last fall for restricting places where sex offenders may live. Half … Continued
For Some Prisoners, Finishing Their Sentences Doesn’t Mean They Get Out The special problem of being a sex offender. By Christie Thompson Filed 05.24.2016 – 2:33 p.m. For Some Prisoners, Finishing Their Sentences Doesn’t Mean They Get Out After serving … Continued
Sandi wrote an excellent piece regarding the recent documentaries ‘Untouchables’ and ‘Pervert Park’. http://with-justiceforall.blogspot.com/2016/05/why-public-sex-offender-registry.html Why the public sex offender registry? We had Untouchable. And now we have Pervert Park. These films are important. They are heartbreaking and poignant and … Continued
Pervert Park | POV | PBS PBS Premiere: July 11, 2016 http://www.pbs.org/pov/pervertpark/ Pervert Park | POV | PBS Synopsis How can we solve a societal problem if it’s too horrifying to discuss? Pervert Park is a film about the people … Continued
Why the public sex offender registry? Posted: 20 May 2016 02:43 PM PDT We had Untouchable. And now we have Pervert Park.These films are important. They are heartbreaking and poignant and very, very worthwhile. They open doors to conversations and … Continued
HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal? By Andy Cerota – Anchor/Reporter Posted: 5:55 PM, May 11, 2016Updated: 6:53 PM, May 11, 2016 HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal? HOUSTON – … Continued
With Justice for All – Sex offenders, transgender folk, and public toilets Monday, May 9, 2016 I thought I was through writing about this transgender/bathroom issue when I wrote “Is Target’s bathroom policy an open door to sex offenders?” I’m … Continued
Thursday, May 5, 2016 Sandy Rozek: Examination of sex offender laws leads to better understanding (Gazette) By By Sandy Rozek Sandy Rozek: Examination of sex offender laws leads to better understanding (Gazette) On April 21, Danny Jones, mayor of … Continued