This week on NARSOL.org
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Upcoming Event Special Edition Rising from the ashes Part I: Two tortured childhoods By Julie . . . I’ve learned that our stories affect many. And we are affected by the stories of many others. The registry did not exist when I was abused by my father for the first 12 years of my life. When my mother married my father, he had already been in prison…Read more Latest Posts on NARSOL.org New Florida statute will strip registered parents of parental rights By Sandy . . . FAC, NARSOL’s Florida affiliate, has called this legislation a parent’s worst nightmare. The reference is to Florida HB 141 that Governor Ron DeSantis signed June 21. It is entitled, “Parenting and Time-Sharing of a Minor Child for a Convicted Parent,” and it addresses the granting of full or shared custody of minor children to two…Read more NARSOL’S Garlock, along with Horowitz and Trent, featured on Zoom presentation “Confronting the Registry: The History and Consequences of U.S. S** Offender Laws”: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site presents this topic in their “Searchlight” series in a Zoom presentation Tuesday, July 6, from 6 – 7 pm EST. See more information and get the link to participate here. adminSettings...Read more Civil Commitment — another Hotel California? By Dwayne . . . When I initially overheard the registry community speak about the term “civil commitment,” I thought people were discussing gay marriage. However, I quickly realized that civil commitment was something in many ways worse than the registry and a “ceremony” that nobody would ever want to attend. As it relates to those who have…Read more NARSOL’s Juneteenth Advocacy Webcast Was an Unqualified Hit On our nation’s very first federally recognized Juneteenth holiday, NARSOL successfully managed to get several producers, 11 presenters, and 139 viewers together in one virtual space for our “Building Your Advocacy Tool Kit” live webcast. In the first of four sessions, David Garlock moderated a lively panel of three reentry advocates who discussed the many challenges and useful strategies employed…Read more RoShawn’s Story RoShawn’s story is one of overcoming obstacles. With faith in God, strong family relationships, and a talent for writing, RoShawn is creating his own new path in life despite the challenges of being a registered citizen...Watch video Featured Podcast Registry Matters - Lifetime Placement on the Registry Unconstitutional: SC Supreme Court Rules Please note: Registry Matters is NOT a NARSOL project or entity. It is completely independent of NARSOL. Lives on the Registry Lives on the Registry is a growing collection of stories about Human Beings whose lives have been touched by overreaching laws. Many of these stories will focus on the lives, loves, and struggles of people trying to move forward following a offense conviction and placement on a public registry. You will also see stories about families dealing with that registry: spouses, parents, and children of registered persons who face challenges of their own. Visit Lives on the Registry website or YouTube channel. Connections NARSOL now has its own social media site. Connections has the look and feel of Facebook and is intended to provide a way for people on the registry to socially interact. If you are craving social interaction with a group of people who understand what you have to deal with, this platform may be perfect for you! Visit Connections and signup. Beware of scams targeting those on the registry A year ago NARSOL began tracking reports of scams targeting those who are on the registry. We are deeply concerned about this and committed to taking whatever steps we can to help protect the well-being of our members and contacts by making them aware of this situation. Read post Join or Donate to NARSOL It is extremely important that registrants and their family members, as well as all members of society who believe in constructive and fair laws, come together in the fight to change the oppressive laws. By donating or joining NARSOL, you are helping to cover the operational costs of running the organization, maintaining the websites, assisting in legislative change, support ongoing legal actions and upcoming lawsuits. You are also supporting NARSOL's efforts to fight harmful legislation by educating our lawmakers and the public with fact-based evidence and statistics.
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Part III: It's all up to me By Julie . . . I found solace in the times when my father was gone and in jail. My focus turned to my mother, for whom my heart broke time after time when he was taken away. Though he was convicted several times, he was never gone for long. He would return,..Read more |
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Another nail in the coffin of sexual offense registries By Rory Fleming . . . On June 8, the American Law Institute, arguably the most prestigious non-governmental law reform organization in the country, concluded its national meeting. One of its agenda items was to have its thousands of elected members—top federal appeals judges among them, who enjoy lifetime appointments after being confirmed by the United States Senate—vote on a draft of the revised chapter of…Read more A plea to Justice Armstead: Please use correct, scientific information By Sandy and Michael S . . . Nobody today references the daily price of whale oil. Why? Because given the presence of modern-day petroleum, whale oil is not relevant to everyday life. So why do some judges continue to refer to outdated and debunked information that distorts the realities of everyday life for those on a public registry? From…Read more CO Supreme Court: Lifetime juvenile sex offender registration unconstitutional By Shelly Bradbury . . . Juveniles cannot be mandated to register as lifelong sex offenders in Colorado if there is no way for offenders to be individually assessed or to later be removed from the registry, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The 6-1 decision follows a new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday that eliminates mandatory lifetime…Read more Jeff's Success Story In this video, Jeff tells the detailed story of his life as a registrant post incarceration, complete with all the successes he has enjoyed and the challenges he still faces. Jeff is certainly not alone...Watch video Featured Podcast Registry Matters - “F#@! Cheer” is Protected Speech says SCOTUS |
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Part V: A twist in the road Read also Part I Part II Part III Part IV By Julie . . . My story now takes an unforeseen turn through a few events I couldn’t imagine would get me to where I have ended up. I wrote this note on my Facebook page after Derek Chauvin was pronounced guilty for the…Read more |
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NARSOL quoted in reference to umbrella internet policy for those on probation in CO By Michaek Karlik . . . It does not violate the First Amendment for a court to impose broad restrictions on a sex offender’s use of the Internet and social media during his sentence, the Court of Appeals decided on Thursday. A three-judge appellate panel rejected the claims of Christopher David Landis that such limitations violated Colorado law, as well…Read more What would we ask the President? NARSOL frequently gets letters with questions in response to Digest pieces. Larry chooses some for the Legal Corner, and we answer as we are able those that adhere to the letter-writing guidelines. This letter-writer asks two questions in response to “NARSOL asks administration to use them as resource,” which also appeared in the Digest. This is our answer, written by…Read more Featured Podcast Registry Matters - Colorado’s “Irredeemably Depraved” Unconstitutional |
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Part VI/Conclusion: Putting the pieces together By Julie . . . Over the years my life changed many times and in many ways. I was married and, though divorced, was blessed to have a daughter. I decided not to have her baptized. I think I was getting back at God, for…Read more |
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Group fights the “prison hell-hole” that is the Texas Civil Commitment Center By Mary Sue . . . Chances are that almost no one reading this has ever heard of TACC, Texans Against Civil Commitment. This is a spin-off of Texas Voices, NARSOL’s Texas affiliate. Begun by two of their members early this year, they are now a small group whose dedicated members are doing great things to help the men who…Read more Colorado court of appeals says internet prohibition is constitutional By Larry . . . It is constitutional to prohibit internet access according to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Christopher Landis appealed his probationary sentence for attempted sexual assault on a child. He argued that the conditions of his probation restricting his use of the internet and social media violate (1) the governing Colorado statutory scheme and (2) his rights…Read more “Wannabe Vigilante” who killed registrant sentenced to 40-70 years By Todd Cooper . . . James Fairbanks found out Wednesday what wannabe vigilantism costs you. Twenty to 35 years in prison, real time. In May 2020, Fairbanks decided that Mattieo Condoluci didn’t deserve to live because Condoluci had been convicted twice of child molestation — in 1994 in Florida and in 2007 in Sarpy County. Prosecutors suggested that the…Read more Fantastic win in South Carolina By Larry . . . The case of Dennis J. Powell Jr. v. Mark Keel, Chief, and The State of South Carolina was an awesome victory for our cause. This appeal was the result of the circuit court’s granting summary judgment in favor of Dennis Powell, Jr. on his claims challenging the internet publication and lifetime duration of his mandated…Read more Protesters at Moose Creek demand end to civil commitment By Teri Cadeau . . . MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — Loud honks were heard Sunday, July 11, as protesters gathered outside of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program Moose Lake facility to support the residents in a hunger strike. According to members of organizing groups Ocean and End MSOP, around 40 detainees inside the facility started a hunger strike on July…Read more Cancel Culture Nothing New to Those on Sexual Offense Registries Also published in the July edition of Criminal Legal News. By Sandy . . . For those not tuned in to current trends or social media, cancel culture is most likely new, even unheard of, although according to Merriam-Webster, its first known usage was in 2016. The basic definition is “the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as…Read more Featured Podcast |