Founded in 2010, it is dedicated to providing education on issues affecting sex offenders to the public and to legislators.
Illinois Voices for Reform says that current laws unfairly stigmatize young and low-risk offenders, such as those engaging in consensual teenage sex or sexting.
[3] They believe that laws should be based on research and empirical evidence of what works, and that "feel good" laws based on public hysteria surrounding high-profile, but rare cases waste taxpayer dollars, violate the rights of individuals, and can actually undermine public safety.
The group has voiced its concern over laws that do not differentiate between violent and non-violent offenders to Illinois General Assembly.
[2] Accordingly, the group heavily objected to Illinois adopting the federal Adam Walsh Act.