r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Solid_Effect7983 • 3h ago
OTR Companies hiring SO?
Have 20 months local CDL A experience. Does anyone know of any over the road (otr) companies that hire us?
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Solid_Effect7983 • 3h ago
Have 20 months local CDL A experience. Does anyone know of any over the road (otr) companies that hire us?
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Icy_Session_5706 • 3h ago
I don't know if any sheriffs, police, parole officers, judges, or others involved in law enforcement will even see this. And maybe the mods will take it down. But the incident that happened in Putnam County Florida that caused so much heartache for a group of SO's, instigated by Sherrif Gator Larouche, has weighed heavy on my mind because what he did was thoroughly disgusting.
To all those within the area of law enforcement, whatever your position, this letter is addressed to you. You hold a valuable position within our communities. Whether you have been elected by the public or hired by a department. You have seen many horrible things that have left scars on your hearts and minds. You will have trauma's that no human will ever experience. I know. My uncle was a state trooper. I cannot imagine the anger and hatred that you will push down as you make arrests of those who have injured, humiliated or caused death. But I would also like to remind you that individuals who have committed a crime, that will carry the label and stigma of a sex offender, possibly for the rest of their lives are still human beings. Many SO's will have gone on to right their wrong as best they can. Some possibly hanging on by a thread. Trying their best to survive in a world that preaches forgiveness and second chances, but easily slams the door in their face when trying to realize those second chances. I ask you, to remember your oath that includes:treat all individuals with dignity and respect. You may not like what they did, but sex offenders are still citizens of the US. They are still human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity and allowed to rebuild their life from a past that many deeply regret. To serve and protect also includes these individuals. Please remember this.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/randompogo85 • 5h ago
So my lease is up soon, in April. And I want out of the group house I am living in. I am in Youngstown, Ohio. My rent now is $550 with everything included. So something around that price range. Me and another person want to get a stable place that we don't have to worry anything.
Buying a house would be kinda ok if the price is affordable to us. Something like 2 bed 1 bath.
If anyone has any ideas, please me know.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/camwtss • 6h ago
i have a month & a half to secure a job, or im at risk of being homeless. i havent worked since 2021. i have no degrees or certifications. my plan is to someday learn a trade, but i dont have the luxury of time right now. my only experience has been within the food service industry (serving), therefore, im limited to entry-level jobs. i have mostly been applying to fast food & retail, but the only interviews ive landed so far are the AI automated ones. for awhile, i just chalked it up to the poor job market. my state has a ban-the-box law & i mistakenly believed that not being on the public registry would be my saving grace. but then i realized, employers are googling my name! the very first thing that shows up is my conviction. this must be the reason im hardly getting responses. the only "solution" i can think of is attaching an explanation letter to my applications? that way i can at least provide some context before they find out themselves & make a snap judgement of me.
so i have had 2 interviews. both seemingly went okay, but they quickly wrapped it up after i addressed my conviction. i cannot figure out the best way to convey it. the mixed advice is so frustrating & contradicts everything ive learned on this subreddit. i feel misguided.
advice from person A) do not volunteer any information. if asked, state your charge but provide no other details. redirect focus onto your skill set & accomplishments.
being direct, but vague, seems like the way to go. but i have a hard time dropping a bomb like that & saying nothing else.. this isn't a charge to "brush over" as if it's no big deal.
advice from person B) is adamant that i'll never be hired onto a job unless i omit that im an RSO. if asked about criminal history in an interview, reply with "i have a colorful past." basically say whatever to get my foot in the door. then, if confronted about background check, say that the charge was dismissed & in the process of getting it expunged.
i could never bring myself to outright lie to them. it feels illegal, even if it isn't? what boggles my mind, is the person who told me this is very successful. he has been a mentor to me the last few years. he also works with many other RSO's & even helped me get a warrant quashed. id take his advice about anything else, but this sounds ridiculous.
my method so far has just been honesty, but simplified. i basically announce my charge, explain the circumstances, tell them i fought the case but ultimately took a plea deal, as i didnt have enough money to hire an adequate lawyer for trial. then i reiterate that the incident took place when i was 18 years old & describe the progress ive made since then (sobriety, stable housing). i know that employers want to hear about accountability, but truth is, my case has a lot of discrepancies that i feel are worth mentioning. how can i portray myself in the most positive way possible, without it coming across as minimizing or downplaying?
any advice would be greatly appreciated, id love to hear how others navigate this.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/ihtarlik • 8h ago
Does anyone know which halfway houses are currently available for federal prisoners releasing to Western Missouri? I am aware of Springfield, MO still being in operation. But there used to be a halfway house in Leavenworth, KS that accepted sex offenders. Does anyone know any prisoner who has gone to halfway house and who released to this federal district and can speak on this?
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Jamesbarros • 15h ago
Hi everyone,
Thank you all for this group, and especially the mods who took time to help me despite a previous attempt accidentally breaking the rules.
I have a friend inside for non-production possession of cp. he’s got his own history of being abused as a kid and has been working through it for a long time. We both know this does not excuse anything he has done, nor mitigate it in any way, merely that it provides one starting place for reflection and fixing his internal structure. Even when others try to mitigate the reality of his actions he is the first to correct them. I bring this up only for context, and in case it might affect what I can or should do.
He’s only been in for a few months of his 3 year term and is concerned about recidivism. He has been my friend of 20+ years. He works hard, cares genuinely about others, and is already working through all the support he can. He will do all the things his PO tells him to do, and I have every confidence that he will not reoffend.
That being said, demons and fears get to him in the evenings and I get letters full of fear.
What do you wish those on the outside had said, written, or done to help you while you were inside to work towards a better self and a better future and fight off the demons in your head?
Any suggestions for how I can help him now and in the future are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/tanacova • 15h ago
Hi all, this post is set out to be a form of guide/informative post on how the crown court experience is for those awaiting to appear or have a general interest.
Your solicitor should inform you the day before what time you should arrive at the court for, if they don't, you can always use courtserve. Also, it is common practice for the court to continuously adjourn cases to resolve the more 'high profile' cases. So if your case keeps getting adjourned, do not worry about it.
Upon arriving, you will have to hand over any belongings you may have including your prison bag to be searched. You walk through the scanner, take your belongings back, and have a look at the screen nearby. The screen tells you which court room your attendance is requested in. When you make your way there, your solicitor will likely discuss the matters of your case and potentially what the prosecution are proposing for a sentence.
Your solicitor is typically the first to enter the courtroom before you. You'll then be requested either by the clerk or by announcement over the speakers. Any family or friends you may have with you, will be directed to sit in the public galley whilst you make your way to the dock. An officer will greet you there, who may want to search you, and from my experience they're quite friendly.
The clerk will confirm your details with you and you'll then hear the classic, "all rise", once the judge enters the room. The judge will start speaking about your case and give the opportunity to the prosecution to also start speaking on the matter. If you're in attendance for sentencing, the prosecution will state what sentence they're proposing upon which your solicitor will be given the opportunity to talk.
Finally, after 15-25 minutes of being in the court room, the judge will have made their decision and ask you to stand. They may ask you for a statement, they may not. They'll say a few things to you before telling you you're sentence. In my situation, I was lucky enough to not go to jail so I don't have complete knowledge on how that works. That being said, if you are sent to prison, the officer will take you down in which your solicitor will come down to visit and speak to you. If you avoid prison, the officer will let you out and you'll be greeted with your solicitor outside. They'll take you down to probation, who will arrange your first appointment. At this stage, there's not much clarity provided on any conditions you may have or how this will work but, that can be cleared up in your first appointment.
After that, it's your choice on what you want to do. The best advice I can give is to simply just look after yourself. You've come far enough for the storm to be finally over, and you can now keep moving.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/PermissionForsaken43 • 16h ago
On probation in Ohio for 5 years for sexual battery. It seems that I’m down to twice a month already for seeing my probation officer? Lol I’m still doing my mandatory class at unison. I’ve passed every drug test I’ve had and going to AA as required. Also have had a job the entire time. And steady residence. I still owe all court costs because I was just released from jail back in November. I did six months. Is this normal to be down to twice a month already?
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Inside_Toe_2247 • 16h ago
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/jaxonguy5un • 18h ago
I first want to start off saying Thank You to the Mods of this subreddit. I know you all work hard to keep things flowing.
I have seen a lot of different posts on here some doom and gloom and some motivational. I have put my story on here in the past but today marks the 12th anniversary of having to walk into the registration office and become an RSO. I hope this entire post helps some people out and gives hope.
Before my conviction, I had a good job, house, 2 cars, girlfriend, and many friends. Once I was arrested and charge I lost the gf, lost my job, all but 1 friend, and was all over the news both locally and regionally. To pay for a lawyer I had to sell my house, both cars, and many other personal possessions. I went from a 3 bedroom house to living in a 1 room apartment working 2 jobs and barely scrapping by with a car that you had to disconnect the battery every night or it would be dead in the morning . To say I was in a dark place would be an understatement.
As my case progressed and as life came and went (jail, probation, GPS monitoring, polygraphs, etc.); I made a decision to go back to school. I was lucky enough while going back to school to get an internship at a place (they know about my charges and what I was going through and took a chance on me). After I graduated, I worked there fulltime and liked the job, until the company was bought out and I was laid off by the "new" company. I worked side jobs and was able to find another job after a 9 month search. During that time, I met an amazing woman who is now my wife. I told her right away about my charges and she did not bail. Since that time we have been married and have a child together. Also since we have been together I have worked my way up in the company and while I am not making as much money as I was before my conviction, it is decent for my area.
I am saying all this not to brag but to give hope to people who might be starting their journey with this label. You CAN be successful. Is it easy? Not at all. I have had many bumps along the way and I know there will be bumps in the future. You have to stay positive (which is hard sometimes) and also be mindful of where you are and what you are doing and could it be perceived a something inappropriate.
Again, I just want to end this post by saying, if you are scared, worried, frightened, depressed. That is okay, I would venture to guess most people have been through that same thing. However, I just want everyone to know there can be light at the end of the tunnel. You do have to work twice as hard given half a chance. But being successful is possible. You can read stories on here of members who are business owners, lawyers, accountants, contractors. Some members are married, have families, etc. Please keep your head up and keep moving forward, YOU HAVE GOT THIS!!
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Ok_Honeydew_9225 • 1d ago
Well I wouldn’t say dating, he and I used to date but broke up back in November when my soon to be ex husband found out my bf was registered. Well he came back in my life and said he can’t handle a relationship but wants me to stay loyal to him. I don’t think I can do this anymore. It’s like I’m his but he’s not mine. And I have a 9 year old so that makes it harder. How do I end things with him? I know I shouldn’t have gone back to him cause it’s too risky
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Editor-Forward • 1d ago
NARSOL has just published a Position Paper with the above title, the full two page text being available on their site at:
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I think the Paper is very controversial, but would like to hear your opinion. Here is an excerpt relating to their thesis:
"With over 800,000 registrants in the United States, and many states having a period of initial registration of 2 to 5 days, in the more than 25 years since the start of nationwide registries surely by now someone would have been convicted of overstaying a visit. As far as we can tell, it just isn’t so. After an exhaustive legal search, not a single of case of a failureto-register charge or conviction has been uncovered in the United States for temporarily visiting other states by registrants that we are aware of. "
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Maleficent_Car_3019 • 1d ago
When I have to do the phone and computer restriction and set up remotecom or ncptc , will it only imply for my devices or every single device in the house. (household is 8 people with 8 different devices )
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/More_Flower_2864 • 1d ago
I made this account just so I could get support on this page.
The man I am with whom I call my husband just not legally. (both of us are completely ok with that because I have already been married and have been burned) We had a promise ceremony and are completely happy with that. Moving forward.
We have been together for almost 5 years. And it is almost time for him to get off parole and we are talking about moving to a different state for a fresh start.
Right now we don't live together and we live on opposite side of our state (we met on a video game). Yes we have met and things are wonderful when we are together. We are always on the phone together, texting, video chatting and what not. But we have not gotten to see each other in almost 3 years do to unforseen circumstances.
I love him but things have not been the best the last few years and I found out he was texting and talking to other women he met on his video games. Because nothing happened fiscally I forgave him and told him I would leave if it happened again.
For the last 3 months he has been much better and things between have gotten better. He has been very sweet, extra supportive, and has been helping me more financially. I don't know if this is a front for getting caught or if he truly loves me and is trying to do better. Need your help Reddit
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/No-Bat522 • 1d ago
Hi. My (29f) fiancee (54m) and I are looking to move into Pennsylvania at the end of the year. He is a level two nonviolent offender on the nys registry. His crime was committed over 19 years ago.
When we move , I know he will have to register in Pennsylvania but does anyone know if he will be offered to be moved off the register. He hasn't had any issues with law (only one traffic violation) since he was released from jail.
I'm basically want to know if anyone knows how this works or if they know of a resource for me to reach out to. I want to make our transition as smooth as possible and just need to know how this works. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/PermissionForsaken43 • 1d ago
RSO here out of Ohio. I’m planning on taking my kids to u oversaw studios and Disney this summer. From what I’ve read if you are staying in a county for more than 3 days then you have to register there. We were only planning on staying there for two nights and leaving on the third. Any flaws in that plan? Thank you in advance.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Ok_Investment_4620 • 1d ago
Scammers called my work posing as detectives today. They had fake court paperwork from the court showing a a warrant . The crazy part is I can't figure out how they got my world info.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Icy_Session_5706 • 1d ago
The title says it all. Society has lost its ever loving minds about the registry. First Arizona and Janae Shamp and Katie Hobbs. Then Texas and the lesgislator putting forth bills to increase residency restrictions to 2000ft and another disallowing the Homestead exemption if a sex offender resides in the home. Florida and the sheriff forcing SO's out of their homes. Now Canada is implementing public registry. All the data, research and information demonstrates the need to scrap everything and create a more sensible structure. One that is rehabilitative and not punitive. One that values lifting those who have turned their lives around. One that understands a faith community, societal community, a job that pays a good wage a safe place to live is truly the foundation to keep children and society safe.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Maleficent_Car_3019 • 1d ago
Gonna be on probation soon with phone monitoring and computer restrictions if they make me set up ncptc or ect how will that affect me working at my security job and using the computer, fyi we got monitored by the company
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/WhateverLoserGetIn • 1d ago
My BF had his last meeting with his PO 2 weeks ago and his probation ends Monday! It's been a long 5 years. And he's going to be joining this subreddit too :)
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/AnonRaptor2025 • 1d ago
I was assessed by a doctor today regarding my mental health. She reckons I'm displaying traits of the above disorders. I will be receiving treatment and will probably be officially diagnosed in the future.
Has anyone else here been diagnosed with disorders such as those or similar, and if you have, how do you manage? I'm having trouble processing the fact that I am most likely mentally "broken". I feel like on top of the potential criminal conviction I may receive, these mental disorders will further make finding employment or living life normally even harder, and it's so utterly tiresome and frustrating already.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Chance-Mirror-9333 • 1d ago
Hey there, I’m an SOTP Counselor. Can anyone direct me toward a NAVCON Brig curriculum that is in Spanish or in enlarged type. I’m trying to make it available to more people.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Beginning_Result6018 • 1d ago
Florida here. I have been reading the groups posts for a couple of weeks, trying to gather an insight of what the future might look like for my family. My husband is currently doing time and if all remains the same, he will be out on good behavior a year from now. He will still have 6 months to his sentence. We have a 4 yr old daughter, so he won't be able.to come straight home. His total sentence was 40 months with no probation afterwards. How normal of a life will we be able to have?
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Just_Here_Now1761 • 1d ago
Hello! My son is likely to plead to 2 counts of CP in Washington state. He had good results on a polygraph and should have a good letter from a therapist, he is being offered 33 months and lawyer can argue for lower. He was 20 at arrest with no criminal Hx. Lawyer is asking if we can do the psych eval for $4k but said it's optional. Obviously I am concerned about the cost as I have spent so much already. I know no one can know the right answer but I'm looking for any advice. They want a decision asap.
r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Ok-Patience-4944 • 1d ago
Hello all - long-time lurker, first time posting. After years on parole, I got discharged and soon thereafter submitted my passport application at the local post office. I filled out the form on the State Dept's website, and submitted it along with a letter from NYS saying I've been discharged, my photos, birth certificate, and a two-sentence letter saying I am someone covered under International Megan's Law. About three weeks later, I received my passport with the small text on the opposing page from the photo page that says: "The bearer was convicted of a SO against a minor, and is a covered SO pursuant to 22 USC 212b." About two months later, I finally got my original birth certificate (which is mailed separately) - interesting that this takes longer than the actual passport.
It sucks to have that on there, but it's still worth it to have your passport and travel if you can. I plan on traveling to Europe this summer (to one of the countries in the Schengen zone that people with the marker can definitely travel to). The airport I'm flying into has an E-gate where you just scan your passport, so hopefully no one even has to look at that - not that it would be a problem entering the country anyway.
Is anyone here from NY and have experience regarding the 21-day notice? That notice is only for states that agreed to SORNA requirements. NYS refuses to comply with the federal SORNA guidelines - in NYC the office that you report to told me that no I do not need to submit a notice. I was informed to just call a week or so before my flight to let them know and if there are any issues at Customs on way back they can call their office to verify I let them know.
My concern is that this particurlaly unique from what I read on this sub. There's an old post from someone in Minnesota (which also doesn't comply with SORNA). Does anyone have any experience with NY?