Weekly Updates

Recording# 296 Dear Members and Advocates Our focus this week is on Re-Entry, whether that is welcoming people home after being a guest of the Department of Corrections, or after completing an addiction recovery program.  Re-Entry.  Particularly for those on the Registry, it is about breaking free from the weight of societal labels and building a future filled with purpose, self-worth,

Recording ID # 291.   Dear Members and Advocates, This update is focused on travel, especially during the holiday season.  If you are planning to travel within Florida, outside of Florida, or if you are planning to visit Florida from another state, please review the reporting requirements before traveling.   A recent article was posted on the FAC website that originally

Recording ID# 290.   Dear Members and Advocates,   This Weekly Update is focused on the power of belonging to a family, whether related by blood or by circumstances.  When you are surrounded by people who care and understand you, it makes a world of difference in your life.   We receive calls everyday from people who finally found Florida

Recording ID# 289. Dear Members and Advocates, This Weekly Update is focused on the original “Ex Post Facto” case filed in the Southern District Court in 2018, now known as the Does vs Glass case.  We do not have specific dates at this time, but the case finally proceeding to court.  The attorneys for the case are preparing to file

Dear Members and Advocates, A few weeks ago, we shared information about Justice Transitions, Inc which is the charitable organization that supports the Outreach needs of Florida Action Committee (FAC) members.  Sadly, this small 501c3 organization is having to turn people away because the funds are not available, whether for another support house for elder care, or just a request

Dear Members and Advocates, We want to thank those who attended the 2024 NARSOL conference in Atlanta last week, and to those we watched the featured sessions on the livestream. Once again, it was a powerful, action-packed, three days of valuable information, networking, and planning with affiliates from across the US. During the conference, FAC held a special meeting to

Dear Members and Advocates, Every FAC member should be aware of NARSOL (the National Association for Rational Sex Offense Laws).  FAC is the Florida state organization that is aligned with the national efforts of NARSOL.  We have expressly agreed to be the Florida state affiliate for NARSOL in our mutual efforts to reform laws that impact Persons Forced to Register

Dear Members and Advocates, It is never too early to start planning your role in the 2025 Legislative session.  The Florida Senate has posted a schedule that shows the 2025 session will start on March 4 and is scheduled to end May 2. (Note: Sessions in even-numbered years start in January, while sessions in odd-numbered years start in March because of

Please note that the responses are due by June 10, 2024 Dear Members and Advocates, The number one problem that we hear, and experience, is finding stable housing for persons forced to register (PFR).  The lack of housing is a huge concern and we have the chance to make a significant change…TODAY! The Federal office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is

Dear Members and Advocates, Memorial Day is like the unofficial start to summer break; families BBQ on the grill, the local pool announces its opening day, and retailers promote big sales. While everyone has the freedom to celebrate as they choose, Americans should also remember that this day as a somber occasion. Established during the Civil War, Memorial Day honors those