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PARSOL decries Supreme Court of PA decision in Torsilieri appeal

May 31, 2024June 4, 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) decries the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s decision to reverse Chester County Judge Allison Bell Royer’s finding in the case of Comm. v. George Torsilieri that Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law Sex Offender Registration and the Notification Act (SORNA) are unconstitutional. Mr. Torsilieri and more than 23,000 Pennsylvanians will continue to…

PARSOL Lobby Day 2024 Recap

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

PARSOL Legislative Director Randall Hayes and Managing Director John Dawe were joined on Capitol Hill in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by eight additional PARSOL volunteers from across the state. We met with dozens of Senators, Representatives, and Senate and House employees about rational reform measures to protect our communities and families from harm. Here are our current…

PARSOL Artistic Expression Forum Planned for May 24

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Artistic Submissions Due by May 17th Join us for an evening of artistic exploration and heartfelt expression at the PARSOL Artistic Expression Forum on May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Unlock the power of poetry, paintings, drawings, sculpting, and various art forms to convey the registry’s impact on individuals. This event is open to all, including Persons Forced to Register (PFRs),…

PARSOL releases new report on autism, IDD, & sex offenses

April 11, 2024May 5, 2024

As Pennsylvania observes both Autism Acceptance Month and Sexual Assault Prevention Month this April, the Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) has released a new report focusing on individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities who are involved in sexual offense cases.

Statute of Limitation Laws have a purpose

April 8, 2024May 5, 2024

What happens when you suspend legal precedent and standing rules? Destruction and loss. Today, we’re looking at the suspension of certain statute of limitations laws in New Jersey, as Pennsylvania has similar pending legislation under consideration in the Pennsylvania Senate. The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps Shuts Down due to 40-Year Old Allegation Participants, family members, alumni, and supporters of…

Scammers Getting Bold

April 4, 2024April 14, 2024

Guest Blog Post by C.M. A scam. An elaborate ruse orchestrated to prey on my fears and vulnerabilities. That’s all this was. But in reality, it was so much more. I live my life in constant fear of “screwing up.” A big part of me questioned the validity of the scenario from the beginning, yet amidst the chaos and confusion,…

Book Review: Eight Master Lessons Of Nature

March 28, 2024April 11, 2024

The Eight Master Lessons Of Nature; What Nature Teaches Us About Living Well In The World by Gary Ferguson was written and published in 2019. I picked up the book at my local library. I wanted to read it because I have found myself turning to nature to help with stress. There are quite a few studies showing how the…

Making a Return to Prison, now as a Guest Speaker

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

More than three years after my release, I had the opportunity to return to Houtzdale State Correctional Institution’s Veterans’ Block (VSU) to tell my story to the Veterans still incarcerated. Unfortunately, the story of soldiers returning from combat who end up behind bars is not a unique one. Surprisingly, after my talk, I found out that the unit had never…

Keeping Hope Alive: Applying for Pardons in Pennsylvania

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Today, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons has over 2,400 applications it is processing thanks to the efforts of the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity’s state-wide initiative, the “Pardon Project,” and others like it. Before these efforts were made, the board only handled around 400 +/- a year. Even with those lower numbers, the recent administration still had pardons sitting on…

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Should Cut Exclusions from New Anti-Recidivism Act

February 13, 2024February 14, 2024

HB 1678 would provide tremendous resources and support for persons incarcerated in Pennsylvania, but it excludes persons with sex crimes for no good reason.