Whats Happening in The Sex Offender Community

Here is Whats Happening Today August 6, 2011:Please forward to everyone you know! DEADLINE For States to Implement the Adam Walsh Act July 27, 2011. Still only 14 of 50 have done so! Purpose of SORNA according to the SMART Office: SORNA refers to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act which is Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-248). SORNA provides a comprehensive set of minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification in the United States. SORNA aims to close potential gaps and loopholes that existed under prior law and generally strengthens the nationwide network of sex offender registration and notification programs. Want to know what the "Gaps and Loopholes" are? "Window on Topics: Featuring Today" Vacations and Other Short Trips Court Decisions: Sex Offender Cases Manipulating Minds with Terms and Phrases Significant Additions Have Been Made RSOL National Conference:6 Days Until Conference CLICK on picture for more informationSee Schedule HERE eAdvocate Tidbits More States have been declared "Substantially Compliant" by the SMART Office even though they have not formally announced this to the public. It is hidden in their newsroom page. It appears they are going to announce something today the 28th. SORNA's Approaching Deadlines by Dr. Levenson a Guest Blogger at SAJRT BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Supreme Court Declares Adam Walsh Acts Classification Scheme Punishment! 7-13-2011 Ohio: The Ohio Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, declared the classification and registration scheme in Senate Bill 10, Ohio’s Adam Walsh Act, to be punishment. It is therefore unconstitutional to apply it retroactively. The case is State v. Williams, and it is available online here: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3374.pdf Hats off to those folks who have been fighting this cause in Ohio. For now have a GREAT day and a BETTER tomorrow. eAdvocate Question: "Are you new to the Community Room?" Please read "This Important Message" as it will help us making referrals. And, if you want to know "How to get around the Community Room" our Tutorial is best; it also has a section for Advocates. This "Whats Happening Today" message may be copied and posted to any other site without asking, so long as you post a direct link back to this page. Our reason is simple, since we may have additions/changes, then folks will always have access to updated information. We are a OPEN no signin site, established for Humanitarian purposes. Thank You, eAdvocate