Sex Offender at Cherokee (or Whichever) School

It's true that not everyone convicted of a crime is guilty. Sex offenders are a special group since they must conform to the the SORNA laws, like it or not, guilty or not. 

Yes, a sex offender may attend a ballgame in which his child is participating. This certainly doesn't apply to high school games when an offender's children or step-children are in elementary school.

Volunteering? No. Alabama courts have ruled that a sex offender may not volunteer at a school for any reason. Yes, they can attend a school's open house if their child is enrolled there. They can speak with faculty. They can partake of the refreshments. They cannot volunteer under any circumstances.

In case that didn't make it clear, any convicted sex offender working at a high school ball game on a school campus, either paid or volunteer, is breaking the SORNA law and is subject to arrest. 

If anyone attending a football game or any other school event sees a known, registered sex offender working at the function, immediately notify any law enforcement official present. If there are no deputies or other officers present, take a photo to present to law enforcement at the county courthouse.

We've received some messages from individuals who believe their friends or family members have been given special privileges to be on school grounds or to flout other SORNA regulations. This is patently false. If you go along with their scams, you're enabling them and actually encouraging them to participate in behavior that will land them back in jail.

On a similar note, Facebook prohibits sex offenders from having accounts. This is strictly in violation of FB's policies. So if you're a registered sex offender, you can and will be reported. You're not special no matter what you may think or what you've told your family. This is the new reality for you. Get used to it!

The Law Isn't Going To Change. You're The One Who Will Have To Change.