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.
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Scammers Getting Bold
Guest Blog Post by C.M. A scam. An elaborate ruse orchestrated to prey on my fears and vulnerabilities. Thatโs all this was. But in reality, it was so much more. I live my life in constant fear of โscrewing up.โ A big part of me questioned the validity of the scenario from the beginning, yet amidst the chaos and confusion,…
Read MorePennsylvania House Judiciary Should Cut Exclusions from New Anti-Recidivism Act
HB 1678 would provide tremendous resources and support for persons incarcerated in Pennsylvania, but it excludes persons with sex crimes for no good reason.
Read MoreHow to Use Person-First Language in the RSOL Movement
PARSOL receives letters and phone calls from people who are on the registry and those facing being placed on the registry. Often these letters and phone calls include statements like, โI am a sex offender,โ โMy daughter is a sex offender,โ โMy husband is a sex offender.โ News articles, legislative documents, legal documents, and even professional journal articles refer to…
Read MoreSpecial Report: Recidivism Low For People With Sex Offenses
Supporters of the Pennsylvania Meganโs Law List inaccurately state that people with sexual offenses have a higher rate of reoffending. Candidates for Public Office often use this statement to incite moral panic and increase their popularity amongst voters.
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