Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy

The Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA) helps with disability-related problems like abuse, neglect, and discrimination.

http://www.vopa.state.va.us/

1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-225-2042
Fax: 804-662-7057
E-mail: general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov

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West Virginia Balks at Federal Sex Offender Rule, May 14, 2012:

Let Them Live With the Other Large Reptiles: The Failure of Residency Restrictions, May 14, 2012:

Putt-Putt Golf Game Puts Sex Offender in Jail, May 14, 2012:

Mothers of Sex Offenders Share Responsibility, Burden of Label, May 12, 2012:

Convict's Story Prompted Budget Amendment on DNA (Virginia), May 12, 2012:

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Posting #496 - Can You Be on School Property or Attend School Sponsored Events?

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Posting #494 - Justices: Courts Cannot Assume Sex Offender is Under a Duty to Register

Posting #493 - June 12, 2012 is Virginia's Primary Day and Former Governor George Allen is Running for U.S. Senate

Posting #492 - Violent Crime Declined in Virginia in 2011 Per VSP Report

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RSOL of Virginia strives to provide accurate and current information to the citizens of Virginia. We do not claim to be a legal resource. Always consult with an Attorney and the Virginia State Police
(804) 674-2825 where needed. We at RSOL of Virginia do not in any way condone the sexual abuse of anyone in anyway, shape, or form. We support appropriate punishment and treatment for offenders based on their individual case.

We support the reform of many of the statutes that currently require registration, that an accusation alone is sufficient to convict, prosecution for “Sexting” between teens and young adults, prison time and the requirement to register for consensual acts between teens and young adults, the retroactive approach to applying new laws, the increases in offender classifications by Legislators, the harsher compliancy penalties than the original conviction, the total computer and internet banishment for those whose crimes were not computer related and all residency restrictions.

We support reform of the sex offender registries so that the public can be aware of the presence of truly dangerous, untreatable and repeat offenders while allowing the majority of offenders to re-enter society and become productive citizens that can secure housing, employment, participate in their families lives and live without fear of community threats or retaliation.

The RSOL of Virginia is an independent group as of December 2009. When we originally formed in October 2008, we were the state affiliate for Reform Sex Offender Laws.org Unfortunately we had to make the difficult decision to break away from National RSOL due to differences in opinion. We wish RSOL National and all their state affiliates well in this very important cause, to REFORM Americas Sex Offender Registries.

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