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Comprehensive guides, legal information, and practical resources for individuals and families navigating sex offense laws and their consequences.

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Legal Resources

Federal Sex-Crime Process Guide

Guide

Step-by-step roadmap through the federal criminal process from investigation to BOP placement, with official DOJ, USSC, and BOP sources.

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State Sex-Crime Process Guide

Guide

Comprehensive guide to state-level sex offense cases, including arrest, trial, sentencing, and state registration requirements.

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Your Rights at Every Stage

Guide

Comprehensive guide to constitutional rights and legal protections from investigation through reentry.

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Registry Rules by State

Guide Hub

State-by-state registration requirements, restrictions, compliance steps, and relief paths.

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SOLAR Appeals Guide

Guide

Step-by-step hand-holder for challenging convictions, sentences, supervision/registry decisions, and preserving future remedies.

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Court Forms & Templates

Forms

Legal forms and templates for common registry-related legal proceedings.

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Housing & Living

Housing Search Guide

Guide

Strategies for finding housing with registry restrictions and landlord communication tips.

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Residency Restriction Maps

Tool

Interactive maps showing residency restrictions and compliant housing areas by location.

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Tenant Rights Survival Guide

Guide

Plain-language survival advice + legal deep dives for registrants and families navigating housing and tenant rights.

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Emergency Housing Resources

Directory

List of emergency shelters and transitional housing programs that accept registry individuals.

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Employment & Education

Job Search Strategies

Guide

Effective approaches to finding employment with a criminal background and registry restrictions.

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Employment Directory & Job Search Guide

Directory

Comprehensive directory of registrant-friendly employers and proven job search strategies for individuals with criminal backgrounds.

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Professional Licensing & Certification Paths for Registrants

Guide

Step-by-step options for trades, CDL, IT, cosmetology, health-adjacent roles, and more β€” with offline alternatives, funding sources, and practical checklists.

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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Guide

Guide

Step-by-step, stigma-aware roadmap for registrants and families to overcome employment barriers through self-employment and entrepreneurship.

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Educational Opportunities

Directory

Colleges, trade schools, and online programs accessible to individuals on the registry.

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Mental Health & Support

Mental Health & Support Directory

Directory

Comprehensive directory of mental health, legal, and support resources for individuals and families affected by sex offense laws and registry requirements.

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Support Groups

Directory

Local and online support groups for individuals and families affected by registry laws.

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Crisis Resources

Guide

Immediate help resources for mental health crises and suicidal thoughts.

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Family Support Resources

Guide

Resources specifically designed to help family members cope and find support.

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Incarceration

Prison Dos & Don’ts Guide

Guide

A comprehensive, plain-language survival guide for people with sex-offense convictions and their families, covering safety, daily life, and reentry preparation.

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SOTP, Designation, and Safety in the BOP

Guide

How sex-offense history affects BOP designation, security scoring, treatment programs, safety planning, and institutional movement β€” with strategies for self-advocacy and harm reduction.

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Prison Communication, Mail, Visits & Monitoring

Guide

How communication, mail, phones, visits, money transfers, and approved contacts work in prison β€” including monitoring rules and special restrictions for sex-offense cases.

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Prison Discipline, Infractions & Common Pitfalls

Guide

Understanding disciplinary codes, sanctions, and common traps β€” plus how to avoid violations and navigate the process if charged with an infraction.

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Reentry & Reintegration

Reentry Checklist

Checklist

Comprehensive step-by-step checklist for successful reentry after incarceration, covering housing, employment, health, legal obligations, and long-term planning.

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Transportation Resources

Directory

Public transportation guides and resources for getting around with travel restrictions.

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Financial Planning Guide

Guide

Managing finances, building credit, and planning for the future after conviction.

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Community Integration Tips

Guide

Practical advice for rebuilding relationships and becoming an active community member.

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Family & Supporter Resources

The SOLAR Family & Allies Guide

Guide

Supporting a loved one through a sex-offense caseβ€”from arrest to reentry (and beyond). A grounded, action-oriented roadmap for families and allies, with scripts, checklists, and links.

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Children & Disclosure + Relationship Rebuilding Toolkit

Guide

Warm, step-by-step scripts and tools for talking with children, managing family reactions, rebuilding trust, and sustaining resilience.

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Financial Support Strategies

Guide

Practical advice for families managing the financial impact of legal fees, lost income, and ongoing expenses.

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Advocacy Toolkit

Legislative Advocacy Guide

Guide

Step-by-step guide to contacting legislators, writing effective letters, and advocating for policy reform.

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Research & Data Resources

Database

Access to peer-reviewed research, statistics, and evidence-based arguments for registry reform.

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Community Organizing Toolkit

Toolkit

Tools and strategies for building local advocacy groups and organizing community support.

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Media & Communication Guide

Guide

Best practices for engaging with media, crafting messages, and sharing stories effectively.

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Current Events & Legislative Updates

Legislative Tracker

Database

Real-time tracking of pending sex offense legislation, registry reform bills, and policy changes across all states.

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Accountability Watch (Weekly)

Series

Weekly roundup of verified arrests, charges, pleas, convictions, and sentencings involving public figures β€” with registry-status context.

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Advocacy Wins & Updates

News

Recent victories in registry reform, successful court challenges, and positive policy changes nationwide.

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High-Profile Case Analysis

Analysis

Expert analysis of significant court cases and their implications for sex offense law and registry requirements.

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Advocacy Events Calendar

Calendar

Upcoming advocacy meetings, legislative hearings, reform conferences, and community organizing events.

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Travel & Relocation

Interstate Moving Guide

Guide

Practical framework for safely relocating across state lines while on the registry.

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Travel Restrictions by State

Database

Comprehensive database of travel notification requirements, restricted areas, and temporary travel permissions by jurisdiction.

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International Travel Guide

Guide

Passport applications, international notification requirements, and country-specific entry restrictions for registry individuals.

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Vacation & Business Travel Toolkit

Toolkit

Templates for travel notifications, compliance checklists, and emergency contact information for short-term travel.

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Emergency Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

24/7 text-based crisis support

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357

Mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals