Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there’s another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good,…
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Two years ago, PARSOL released a survey that made us uncomfortable. We had asked sixty-one formerly incarcerated members about voting — this was in response to Pennsylvania House Resolution 47, which directed the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission to study voting patterns among released Pennsylvanians. More than half (54.2%) had been told their criminal record barred them from voting. A…
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PARSOL held its annual meeting on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the KOP Tap Room in King of Prussia, Pa. where co-founding executive director Theresa Robertson, Ph.D., LPC was honored with the Founders Award. Also recognized were co-founders Stew Steckley and Carol Salacka, Psy.D. Brenda Jones, Executive Director of NARSOL presented Theresa with the NARSOL Lifetime Achievement Award at the…
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Read MoreFacebook PARSOL is hosting a free screening of #UNTOUCHABLE on 9/10 @ 7PM – 9/12 @ 7PM and learn a side of the response to sexual harms you never knew. Discussion event will follow on 9/12 @ 7PM. RSVPhere: https://secure.parsol.org/untouchable-screening/
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PARSOL is proud to announce the following training opportunity to hone important skills for effective advocacy for reforming law and policy impacting those who have been convicted of sex crimes and their families. Three of PARSOL’s Board members will be featured in this training, Jeremy Burnworth, Randall Hayes, and David Garlock. To register follow the link below. On Saturday, June…
Read MoreTitle: Contextualizing the experiences of sexual offenders Eligibility: You are a registered sexual offender in any state and are at least […] Go to Source
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