February 9, 2026 - PARSOL - Pennsylvania Assoc for Rational Sex Offense Laws (PA Megan's Law Resources)

PARSOL Applauds Third Circuit Victory Protecting Fair Chance Hiring in Pennsylvania

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) celebrates a major legal victory for workers with criminal records following yesterday’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Phath v. Central Transport LLC. The court reversed the district court’s dismissal and held that Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA) protects job applicants even when…

When Treatment Feels Like “Moving Goalposts”

February 9, 2026February 5, 2026

Completing a mandated sex-offense treatment program can be one of the most challenging parts of parole or probation. For many, it feels less like a class with a clear start and finish and more like an ongoing process of digging deeper into one’s own choices, beliefs, and coping strategies. This can create a unique frustration. People often share that they…