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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Aug. 30, 2008

Megan's Law Loophole Gives Predators an Advantage

Through an unfortunate loophole, Megan's Law, enacted to protect the public, can actually be used by sexual predators to secure employment, writes John D. Alessio. - Employment Column

EMPLOYMENT COLUMN

By John D. Alessio
This article appears on page 8

      For more than 50 years, California has required sex offenders to register with local law enforcement. In 1995, the implementation of the Child Molester Identification Line made information on the whereabouts of sex offenders available to the public. However, the information was only available in person at police stations and sheriff's offices or by calling ...

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