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An Unacceptably High Cost – An Inside Look at Colorado’s Sex Offender Law and Treatment Program
No Known Cure – Former Guiding Principle of the SOMB
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Denver General Meetings
There will be no general meetings until further notice. We are following the CDC’s recommendations and City of Denver's requirements for social distancing regarding COVID-19 at this time.
We meet at 1939 S. Monroe, Denver 80210.
Plan to attend our monthly General Meeting to gain information and find the support that may be missing in your life. Together we can make a difference!
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Spring 2020 Newsletter
available here
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SOTMP Citizen Advocate Meeting
Meeting Date: May 13, 2020- is cancelled due to COVID-19.
The meeting will be scheduled for a later date, with August 2020 identified as the tentative time period to reschedule the meeting.
Question/Topics Deadline: TBD
RSVP/Consent Deadline: TBD
Link to CDOC website for more info
The SOTMP Citizen Advocates Meeting is primarily for people with a sex offense. You have the same opportunity to talk to DoC personnel and address treatment and other issues that are of concern to you. You also have an chance to talk to personnel directly to get answers to your questions
Please be sure you RSVP via email or phone to cdoc@state.co.us or 719-226-4569 by the RSVP deadline to ensure you are added to the approved facility entry list for the meeting. This will expedite your entry process and ensure you are able to attend the entire meeting.
Note: you must have a current Consent to Search form on file with CDOC.
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Citizen Advocate Meeting
Meeting Date: Oct 2020 - exact date TBD
Question/Topics Deadline: TBD
RSVP/Consent Deadline: TBD
Link to CDOC website for more info
The Citizen Advocate Meeting is for all areas of concern and not specific to any particular area. Come if you would like to meet the DoC executives, wardens, parole, and other areas of interest. This is an opportunity to talk to DoC personnel with your own concerns.
Please be sure you RSVP via email or phone to cdoc@state.co.us or 719-226-4569 by the RSVP deadline to ensure you are added to the approved facility entry list for the meeting. This will expedite your entry process and ensure you are able to attend the entire meeting.
Note: you must have a current Consent to Search form on file with CDOC.
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Get Informed!
Audio Available HERE for the January 25, 2019
CO Legislature Joint Judiciary Committee meeting, including the SOMB’s presentation and subsequent public testimony.
Listen to the Committee Hearing
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Important Info on Collateral Consequences
Info for Registered Citizens
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Of Interest to Those on Probation
Link to Additional Conditions of Supervision
This document was handed out at the last SOMB meeting and caused quite a stir. According to the court, this document redefines the conditions that can be placed on an S.O. on probation as ordered by the judge. NOTE: This does not change conditions for those already on probation before this ruling. BUT anyone can go back to the court with a request to amend their terms of probation to bring them in line with this new ruling.
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Powerful Video from the Marshall Project
Shawna: A Life on the Sex Offender Registry (video)
A young mother struggles with life on the sex offender registry
directed by David Feige
Registry Video
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Another Powerful Video - Age of Consent
Lisa Ling explores the legal and social consequences of convicting adolescents and young adults of sex offenses. “This is Life” airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Link to Age of Consent Video Posted on NARSOL website
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Informational Video from CA SO Registry
This YouTubeVideo is based upon the California sex offender registry. However, the information provided within the video by several professionals (including a Los Angeles Police detective) supports arguments concerning the low re-offending rate and the need to treat those on the registry as individuals.
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International Travel Advisory for Those on the Registry
Here is the recently released Registrant Travel Action Group Travel Matrix that shows which countries reportedly have denied entry to Registered Citizens.
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SO Registration Requirements by State
Here is a Summary of State SO Registration Laws published by the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws. The chart includes a reference to the enacting statute for each state. Be sure to check the individual state statutes for full details.
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Are We All Sex Offenders?
View the first TED Talk on adolescent sexuality, the registry, indefinite detention, sexting.
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SOMB External Evaluation Report
has been released. Click here for report. (Posted Jan 2014)
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Advocates
Colorado Department of Corrections Links
Resource Links
- AFC RESOURCE PAGE
- Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice – CCJJ
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition – CCJRC
- Colorado General Assembly
- Colorado Legislators
- Colorado List of Courts
- Colorado Parole Board Members
- Colorado Parole Board Rules
- Colorado Public Defenders Offices
- NARSOL's State Registry Information Wiki
- Project Vote Smart
- Re-Entry Resource Website – remerg.com
- SO One Stop Resource – Colorado
- SO One Stop Resource – National