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We believe many aspects of the current approach to sex offenders seriously undermine justice and make our society less compatible with the welfare of young people. We support carefully limited laws that target harmful acts, not whole classes of people, and which rehabilitate rather than vindictively punish and shame offenders. We assert that only by supporting justice for all people can we maintain a safe society.

From the Reform Sex Offender Laws Now! Statement.

 
The Support Hotline is now ready for calls and emails! 800-773-4319 or hotline@thesupporthotline.org The goal of the hotline is to support people affected by SO laws with information and ideas - or just listening. Click here for more information. The following times are for EST.

Mon: 10:30am to 2:30pm Tue: 7am to 11am Thu: 3pm to 9pm Fri: noon to 6pm Sat: 9pm to 2am Sun: 1pm to 5pm


       The purpose of this website is to raise critical awareness about legal and social policy in the United States about sex offenders. We believe these policies should change, and that thoughtful people will agree when they know the facts. Please read our introductory article An Urgent Call to Support the Well Being of Children and the Rights of Us All by Paul Shannon to get a general background on the issue. Then read our official statement, Reform Sex Offender Laws Now!, which has been signed by academics and activists. We are seeking your signature and support for our message, too. If you are convinced, we know you will want to learn more and speak to your friends and associates about this important subject. We have collected written materials which will be helpful for you to learn more, and inform others. Please begin by clicking on the following menu items.


       We aim to provide articles, links to news stories, as well as commentary on the fast-moving area of sex offender policy on our blog. You can make a contribution, too. We are especially interested in reports or analysis of lobbying efforts, reforms, and other developments in your local area, though you may send any media article of interest. We will also accept personal commentary explaining why developing a critical awareness about sex offender policy is important to you. Such personal stories can help others think differently. With diverse content we hope ReformSexOffenderLaws.Org will become an important information resource. Please send us all your comments and suggestions about this site and the project.

 
A Message From RSOL:
Welcome back to RSOL for 2008! As you can see, our site has been given a new coat of paint, and some important new features. We've added a special section for activities and actions RSOL is working on, called Action Items. Our favorite section is probably the one devoted to registered individuals and those who live and work with them, called Tales From the Registry. Their experiences are central to our work, and everyone needs to read about them. Besides that, we've got a news ticker for headlines on the registry and SO news, and now everyone can read our monthly digest, not only our email membership. There's more coming from RSOL, so stick around.

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RSOL Action Items:
16.08.2008: Internat. Megan´s Law Cosponsors
14.08.2008: URGENT: International Megan´s Law Bill
12.08.2008: RSOL-generated HOTLINE IS UP!
09.08.2008: Comparing SO Laws in the states
05.08.2008: Crisis at Fla. Civil Comm. Ctr

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Blog Headlines:
25.08.2008: Even Murderers Are Treated Better
22.08.2008: Mother sends urgent letter to Illinois governor!
15.08.2008: More Responses to Uninformed Therapist
14.08.2008: Mother of so responds to therapist on pleas
14.08.2008: Cop a plea & throw out the Constitution

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Tales From The Registry And Beyond:
25.08.2008: Another False Plea Bargain Goes Bad
24.08.2008: ¨Sex Offender´s¨ ordeal goes on and on
20.08.2008: Another Plea, Not a Bargain!
15.08.2008: Woman teacher unjustly accused
14.08.2008: ¨Scalps¨ collected by political ¨predators.¨

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Newsticker:
27.08.2008: ACLU Challenges Indiana ban on parks for S.O.s
20.08.2008: Major Nevada Challenge to Adam Walsh Act
20.08.2008: Stossel on Keeps Exposing Unust Sex Laws
17.08.2008: NPR Item on PA Man who housed rso.s
17.08.2008: S.O. Laws Cruel & Unusual

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RSOL Digests:
09.08.2008: RSOL Digest #11, July 2008
06.30.2008: RSOL Digest #10, Jun. 2008
27.05.2008: RSOL Digest #9, May 2008
27.04.2008: RSOL Digest #8, Apr. 2008
22.04.2008: RSOL Digest ·#7, Mar. 2008

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RSOL Website News:
04.01.2008: RSOL redesign and update

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