In Canada this organization is very helpful with integrating into society. They assist in counseling and job searching.

http://www.johnhoward.ca/

Thanks for sharing these links. It's nice to see that there's hope and that some companies will hire people with this background. And we should learn from Canada about the advantages of helping people integrate back into society. It just makes sense.

OK, I did read a few links and I believe it was something in the Google link how people were using the registry to see where people were working in an effort to find employers willing to hire RSO's. Most comments I saw stated their state didn't have that information on the registry. And honestly, I am very thankful for that.

Being the family of a newly convicted RSO I have found how dangerous and damaging the registry is. Why would anyone willingly want that info, the info of their employer, posted?! For me, I already feel a huge bulls eye on my back due to the extreme news coverage we experienced.

Our family member won't be out for some time, but I can't imagine having that info out there. It just makes that person more of a target. I am all for helping other RSO's, but I don't think publicizing their work location does anyone any favors. That just scares me.

Speaking from the experience as a family member, soon to be 4 months in, we are still targeted occasionally. And thing is, he's been in jail since his arrest and will eventually go straight to prison once sentenced. For the most part, our neighborhood has returned to it's normal state. We still live with a bit of apprehension and fear, but we have to live our lives. We did nothing wrong and refused to be persecuted for just being family. People need to move on. If they start listing the work address alongside home addresses, this is just cruel and unusual punishment in my eyes and should not be legal.

My husband is really struggling to think about employment as he keeps getting shot down. He queried about delivery driving but his PO said no as it leaves him open to accusations or assaults he must be with a staff force. He was told it has to be somewhere that doesn't require a background check as a sexual offence on record wont even have your application looked at. The ongoing "witchhunt" is making it more difficult than ever before. In a town where family businesses are failing and supermarkets, bookies and takeaways that refuse to hire any offenders are booming it is an impossible task.
Its ridiculous as what is better than having a job, a reason to get up in the morning to feel valued to help an ex offender back on the right path? There's been a lot in the media recently about hiring ex offenders in the work place as a restaurant has opened in England called The Klink. It employs people who have served a custodial sentence and built up skills in prison. Its very popular with a second one being opens due to massive waiting list to book a table. I think its a brilliant idea yet when asked most companies said they no, they wouldn't hire an offender.

Since we are on the subject, I just wanted to update everyone on the Job & Welfare Survey I've been working on. I have finished writing and awaiting some proofreading by outside sources. I hope to have the full results up in a few days once I get feedback from the grammar & number crunchers.

Thanks for this! I hope it helps many!