By Philip . . . Sexplanations – Sex Offender Registries by Dr. Lindsey Doe. Here is a superbly done explanation of the Sex Offender Registry, why it was created, what it’s supposed to do, and how it simply doesn’t work. Follow us
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WVRSOL joins NARSOL in Opposition to U.S. Senate SB3951, the PROTECT Act of 2022
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has joined NARSOL in Opposition to U.S. Senate SB3951, the PROTECT Act of 2022. You may read NARSOL’s opposition post here and the associated opposition letter here. WVRSOL has mailed individual letters of opposition to U.S. Senate SB3951 to the U.S. Judiciary Committee members and West Virginia Senators Joe Manchin, III and Shelley More…
New Church Crossroads of Hope Offers Hope to Registrants & Their Families
By Sandy & Philip . . . For persons required to register whose life “before” included regular or even occasional church attendance and worship, being ostracized from the fellowship or forbidden to attend due to restrictions or laws can be one of the more devastating consequences of life on the registry. And for those who are seeking a church home…
NARSOL’s 2022 National Conference is Almost Here!
It may be hard to believe that it’s that time again, but here we are: NARSOL’s 2022 National Conference is now only three months away! The event, which will be held June 16-19 in Raleigh, North Carolina, promises to be bigger, better, and even more exciting than last year’s Houston event which was, by all accounts, an unqualified success! This year’s…
The Anti-Registry Activist Manual—A Guide to Effective Advocacy by Jonathan Grund
By Philip . . . The Anti-Registry Activist Manual—A Guide to Effective Advocacy book review. I had the opportunity recently in my position as Executive Director of West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (WVRSOL) to obtain, read, and review The Anti-Registry Activist Manual—A Guide to Effective Advocacy compiled and edited by Jonathan Grund with support from Derek Logue…
Senate Judiciary Committee Introduces and Senate Engrosses SB728 in a 33 – 0 Vote
By Philip . . . On February 28th of the 2022 legislative session, the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced SB 728, quickly read it three times, passed, and engrossed it in the Senate 33 – 0. On March 2nd, SB728 has forwarded to the House and the House Judiciary Committee. If passed, the bill would have required all West Virginia registered…
Lives on the Registry: Making a Difference
By WVRSOL . . . WVRSOL’s Executive Director Philip Kaso joins Andy on NARSOL’s Lives on the Registry to tell us a bit of how he got involved with NARSOL, its foundation Vivante Espero, West Virginia, and ultimately become a founding member of West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL). You can watch the ten-minute conversation on NARSOL’s Lives…
What will the new federal SORNA regulations mean?
By NARSOL Larry and Sandy . . . Not since the initiation of International Megan’s Law (IML) has anything raised such a level of anxiety, confusion, and questions as have the new federal SORNA/AWA guidelines that will become effective January 7, 2022. The only consensus seems to be that whatever happens, it won’t be good. These recent amendments are…
WVRSOL Executive Director in Feature Discussion on Registry Matters Podcast RM200: New SORNA regulations (Again)
By WVRSOL . . . Our very own WVRSOL Executive Director Philip Kaso joins Andy & Larry on the Registry Matters podcast RM200: New SORNA regulations (Again). The conversation begins at episode time mark 29:18 with the podcast feature segment with Larry & Philip discussing loosely the build back better plan, public policymaking, and how state political representation affects congressional…
View the award-wining UNTOUCHABLE film with WVRSOL
By Philip . . . NARSOL is making the award-winning UNTOUCHABLE available for institutional streaming to all of its members and affiliates from December 4th thru 7th 2021. WVRSOL has reserved a screening slot on December 6th at 7:00 pm (eastern) where we will Zoom and stream the film to those who would like to watch the film together and…