7/29/21 Metro’s board on Thursday postponed a vote on a plan that would let transit police ban someone arrested on suspicion of a sex crime or an offense involving a dangerous weapon. The delay came after civil liberties groups and activists voiced opposition to the measure and asked the transit agency to reconsider. […] [Read More]
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Dr. Jill Levenson to speak at NARSOL’s Houston conference in October
Many of us have heard of Jill Levenson, but how many have had the opportunity to see and hear her in person? Well, here is your chance. She will be a plenary speaker at NARSOL’s upcoming annual conference, and she will be sharing with us how to be more effective advocates by the way we frame our messages. You do…
Read MoreTo registrants getting calls for DNA sample: Take precautions!
Registrants in some Texas counties have received telephone calls telling them they need to come in and give a DNA sample. Texas Voices investigated and, finding that these calls were legitimate, issued information and warnings to its members. “Texas Rangers have identified 3,300 registered sex offenders in Texas who owe the state a DNA sample for entry into CODIS,” they…
Read MoreMichigan Supreme Court says registry is punishment.
By John Agar . . . MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – The Michigan Supreme Court said requirements of the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act are an unconstitutional punishment for a man convicted years before the registry took effect. The man’s attorney said the ruling in the Muskegon County case would impact others who were convicted before registry rules were amended in…
Read MoreNARSOL’s conference scholarship program
NARSOL is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for scholarship assistance to attend our upcoming national conference. The conference will be held at the Marriott Hobby Airport South in Houston, Texas, October 8-10. NARSOL’s scholarship program is unique as far as advocacy organizations go because we provide a direct payment in addition to waiving the registration fee.…
Read MoreOfficials address East Stone Gap residents about reported trailer park residence for people listed on the registry
EAST STONE GAP — Wise County and state law enforcement officials told a community gathering Tuesday that state law does not have a provision for sanctuaries for people listed on the registry. The meeting of more than 100 local residents at the East Stone Gap Baptist Church’s community center brought Wise County […] [Read More]
Read MoreWisconsin Lawmaker Proposes Lifetime Restraining Orders To Protect Sexual Assault Survivors
7/21/21 A proposed bill in Wisconsin would allow survivors of sexual assault the opportunity to petition for a lifetime restraining order against their convicted assaulter. State Rep. Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, announced the new legislation Wednesday. Referred to as “Kayleigh’s Law,” the bill would allow survivors of first-degree, second-degree or third-degree sexual assault to […] [Read More]
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Support Moose Lake protesters
ACTION ALERT: Support the protesters at Moose Lake Civil Lake Commitment Center in Minnesota. Read NARSOL chairman Paul Shannon’s appeal for support for those protesting civil commitment and its cruelties. Find out how you can help.
Read MoreNARSOL chair urges, “Support Moose Lake protesters and civil commitment protests.”
By Paul Shannon . . . How can NARSOL support the courageous men on hunger strike at the draconian Moose Lake civil commitment facility in Minnesota? How can we show solidarity with their 70 supporters, some of whom made a car caravan around the facility several weeks ago, and who on July 18 held an amazing public rally at the…
Read MoreGroup 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…
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