Well, what they did was wrong. But they were al;so an addict and a bunch of other things at the time. And as I recall, (I may have this wrong) they and their victim are communicating.

For what it's worth, if it hadn't been so long ago *I* would be on one of those lists. Not for anything violent just messed up. :-(

My main objections to these are that first off, the same as yours. They include way too many people who shouldn't be on the lists.

Second is that they practically eliminate what chances of "rehabiliation" may exist. If you are going to bear the labekl forever *and* you are subject to this (and worse), then what's the incentive to even *try*?

ps. I'd be rather surprised if there's any sort of aid available. They *charge* parolees for their visits to their PO and the like.