With Unity Comes Change
The holiday season is often a time for family gatherings, and while many will be preparing for reunions in the coming days, it is important to remember the roadblocks returning citizens face. For instance, background checks cause thousands of potential collateral consequences that can impact things like housing or employment. I can’t get time back, but our system must be
Read moreGuest speaker on the Monthly Membership call (6/3/2021) was Dr. Alissa R. Ackerman, Assistant Professor in the Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton. You can hear the entire presentation here. Dr. Ackerman is internationally recognized for her contributions in the field and her innovative approach that has helped hundreds of people on their path towards
Read moreSenate Bill 932 is on the Agenda to go before the Rules Committee tomorrow 04/06/21 at 9:30 am. We are calling on all members to contact the members of the Senate Rules Committee by calling and emailing them via the information below, and asking them to OPPOSE SB 932. Please remember to be polite and professional. Remember, they were not
Read moreThere is Fearless Group starting in Florida and you are invited to participate. This is a peer-led support program that has been offered by NARSOL affiliates in other states. With the leadership of a key volunteer in the Tampa area, FAC members can now participate, too. The program is aimed specifically at providing a supportive community for persons who are required
Read moreIf you find yourself stranded for the holidays, no where to go….just pick up the phone and come to our FAC Virtual Holiday Party. TEN full hours of entertainment over TWO days! Pop-in anytime and stay as long as you want. Be part of the entertainment. if you have a special request or something you want to share, just let
Read moreThere is Fearless Group starting in Florida and you are invited to participate. This is a peer-led support program that has been offered by NARSOL affiliates in other states. With the leadership of a key volunteer in the Tampa area, FAC members can now participate, too. Meet your facilitator Daphne on the first phone meeting Thursday November 19 from 6:30-8:00pm ET. Call
Read moreAugust 25 2020 County Commissioners are not permitted to ban any citizen of Florida from all open meeting when the General Public is notified of Govt issues , and business . Sunshine Laws of Florida Controlling Force . Offenders have the right to be present during any and all hearings in reference to any discussion of enacting ordinance design .
Read moreWhen the IML was signed into law, a handful of observers saw it for what it was: bad policy. The sole representative to object to the passport identifier during congressional debate worried that the provision could lead to unintended consequences, including persecution and the risk of bodily harm. Others denounced the IML’s provision as “vindictive and petty”and “premised on a
Read moreA member from Jacksonville contacted us today to let us know that he was targeted in a sex offender scam. This time the person was pretending to be calling from the US Marshals Office. He writes, “today I was contacted by someone who stated he was with the US Marshals Office. He stated I did not pay my registration fee.
Read moreIf anyone in Miami-Dade or surrounding counties would like to attend this event tonight, please TEXT 407-782-6912 with your name and phone number to coordinate. As our legislators prepare to fight for Floridians up in Tallahassee, we invite you and your friends to join us to hear their plans, and also share what you consider to be important. Come and
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