As someone who in 1997-2001 spent about 4 years in Massachusetts State Prison and in July 2011 successfully completed a 10 year probation period for a sex offense I committed when I was 20 (against a minor I knew), I wanted to share some of my insight and experience to help other sex offenders - convicted or otherwise - as well as their families and friends through a confusing and frustrating situation. As a registered Level 2 Sex Offender in Massachusetts, I want to aid those labeled as sex offenders and also their families deal with the myriad of unforeseen and anticipated issues and reach out to those of you in what can only be described as a very isolating and confusing experience
This is not a book on how you can beat the system, get a bottom bunk in
prison, or get what you want from your probation officer. My goal is to
be a guide and hopefully clarify what it means to be a sex offender right now
and how you can and should engage life, plan for the future, and work with many
of the restrictions placed on you. I
believe you can use my information to help you and your family strategize for a
better life than what many others feel you deserve or what you may unwittingly
deny yourself.
Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and send ideas.
Sincerely,
Richard
