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Galveston County is considering a new registry to track repeat domestic violence offenders to help keep the community safer. It’s a big move that’s expected to trigger some heated debates at upcoming local government meetings.
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Setting up and maintaining this database will likely require a new chunk of the county budget for tech and administrative oversight.
Residents and potential partners of repeat offenders get a heads-up that could save lives.
Offenders who have already served their time might argue this creates a 'scarlet letter' effect that makes it impossible to move on.
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