Reentry into society after incarceration is a journey fraught with obstacles. For individuals forced to register on the Pennsylvania Meganโs Law registry, these challenges become even more formidable as stigma and restrictive policies compound the difficulties of finding housing, employment, and acceptance. At a recent panel discussion, experts, advocates, and justice-impacted individuals convened to discuss the path forward, sharing insights…
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Bridging Humanity & Justice: A Trauma Informed Approach
At the heart of the 2024 PARSOL Fall Conferenceโs opening plenary, Pennsylvania Executive Deputy Attorney General Robert Reed, Esq. delivered an impassioned address centered on justice, empathy, and systemic reform. This keynote captured the challenges marginalized individuals face and proposed transformative strategies to create trauma-informed systems that honor humanity. Reedโs presentation illuminated the path toward a compassionate and equitable society…
Read MoreWATCH: Board member talks PA Megan’s Law registry on FOXSOUL
PARSOL (and NARSOL) board member David Garlock recently spoke about the punitive nature of the sex offender registry, including Pennsylvania Megan’s Law List, as an invited panelist on the “Business of Being Black” show hosted by Tammi Mac on the new FOX SOUL network. Garlock joined Business of Being Black host Tammi Mac along with Gail Wyatt, Ph.D. a Psychologist…
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