
Well-being
News of interest in health and wellbeing categories especially important to the WAR community. Mental health, social health, resources Etc.

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International Travel – Belize
According to Registrant Travel Action Group — RTAG I have 4 confirmed reports, 2 each, of registrants allowed to enter Belize and the Bahamas. Please be prepared for an extensive interrogation. RTAG Travel Matrix
Registrant Travel Matrix
Registrant Travel Action Group, RTAG, has updated the International Travel Matrix. Read more about this group's work and the the Matrix by clicking the button. Review all of the blog posts, Travel Matrix, and news. Registrant Travel Matrix
Warning — Failure to Register
Failure to register indictments in Missouri In this Callaway County, Missouri Fulton Sun news article, 8 registered citizens were indicted on Failure to Register violations. Never mind the upheaval, the additional shame, the cost – monetary and emotional, – the lost time to work and be with family, and so on, please mark your calendars or your calendar apps when you need to appear under Nevada's new Adam...

Become More Resourceful
Emotional Health We are very much emotional creatures; love — hate happy — sad energized — depressed and...
No Where To Go!
Urgent Need For Sex Offender Law Reform A new report by The Fortune Society and many advocates urges much need reform of current laws and restrictions placed upon sex offenders. Registration laws for those convicted of sex-related offenses, and more specifically the housing restrictions that impact these individuals, are counterproductive. The registries ensnare the wrong people. Over-broad housing restrictions make communities less safe while fostering a false sense...

There is no Justice in our Legal system.
In this op-ed post on the W.A.R. National Blog website,”The Scarlet Letter”, citizen-author Lara expresses great insight into...

Become More Resourceful
We are very much emotional creatures; love/hate, happy/sad, energized/depressed and so on. Learning to keep our emotions in...

Restore Your Vote
According to this The Nevada Independent article, many ex-offenders can have their right to vote restored. Although not...
Beware – PSA
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Connections
Sex Offender Law Reform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfBVR1eLFo&feature=youtu.be A powerful personal story about the loss from rape and coming out from this loss and turning it into a passion for restorative justice. Dr. Alissa Ackerman gives a personal account of her journey from rape victim to a survivor and in the process, discovers truths for all to hear.
National HIRE Network — Nevada
[caption id="attachment_1005" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Nevada HIRE Click Here[/caption] The National HIRE Network Programs for Nevadan's with Criminal History Resources for job seekers and employers to utilize to help ex-felons get a job. Administered by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation — DETR. National HIRE Network — Nevada Federal Bonding Program Fidelity Bonding Insurance Tax Credits Contact DETR Silver State Works Get Rewarded For Helping Nevada's Economy

HIPPA Family Consent
If your loved one is under medical care, their provider is supposed to follow the Health Insurance Portability...
Book Ban in PA. Prisons Lifted
[caption id="attachment_973" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click to go to this article.[/caption] Since late summer, Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections has been rolling out enhanced security measures designed to stop the flow of drugs into prisons. One of those changes included restrictions on book gifts and donations. But after pushback from several inmates’ rights groups and book donors, the department is making changes once again. WHYY Philadelphia, PA

National Reentry Resource Center
Do You Need Reentry Services? The National Reentry Resource Center is a website with a goldmine of helpful...
Virgin Companies “Breaking Barriers” Program
At Virgin, our people are our greatest asset and we see the strength and value in our differences. We’re always striving for greater inclusion and diversity in our global workforce. [caption id="attachment_799" align="aligncenter" width="300"] PRIDE Parade![/caption] In this article, Virgin founder, Richard Branson, lists his top 10 quotes from around the spectrum. Read all 10 here! Also, check out this article about Virgin's reentry program for former prisoners in...
Help For Felons
Help For Felons Check out this sites many resources for ex-offenders negotiating the many perils of reentry into society. Resources For Felons Jobs Housing Reentry Loans Expungement Resources
Legislative Advocate Training in Las Vegas
Training Workshop - Friday, October 21, 5-8pm FCNL - Friends Committee on National Legislation FCNL is holding a workshop to train and organize anyone who wants to be legislative advocates. Where: Conference room of Friend Richard 801 S. Rancho, Suite E. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Contact: Maiya Zwerling, FCNL Advocacy Team Trainer - Maiya@fcnl.org Who is FCNL? Read about Friends Committee on National Legislation here: - A Quaker...