Sex Offenders Rationalize Their Behavior

Sex offenders rationalize and/or minimize their actions as well as the consequences to him or herself and to his or her victims. Sex offenders convince themselves the child won’t remember, or they justify to themselves that they are entitled because ________. They deny any responsibility to the child if the child does remember the abuse.

Juvenile Hall Opportunity - Positive Things Locked Up Kids Can Do In Their Rooms

You will never have as much time as you now have, here in Juvenile Hall, to think about your life and your future. You must make your time useful. A boy in 1400 told me to tell you, “don’t serve your time, let your time serve you.” He was living that principal by doing everything he could to make his time, a growing experience. You must do the same.

A Letter To Girls Who Are Locked Up In Juvenile Hall Or Are In Prison

I know that Juvenile Hall is not where you want to be but I want to encourage you to make your time here worthwhile. You will never have as much time to think about your life and who you want to become. You have time to get excited about what you want to accomplish and the dreams you want to live!

A Letter To The Kids In The High Security Units Of Juvenile Hall

I am sad to see so many of you making choices that take you away from reaching your potential, so I spend a lot of time creating programs to help you realize your many possibilities for a GOOD life! I want to see you get out of Juvenile Hall and never come back!

Kids and Crime - Epidemic Proportions or Media Hype?

As a consultant in the security industry, I have readily gotten caught up in all the hoopla surrounding the increase in violence and crime in this country. I hate to say it, but the truth is that crime is good for my business and any outbreak or measurable increase in crime helps to sell more security systems.

Demographics Indicate Increase in Crime Ahead

There's a segment of our population that has become more evident than ever before. Seeing these individuals lying on bus stop benches, pushing their worldly possessions in rusty old shopping carts or sleeping in their cars is disturbing to say the least. I'm talking of course about the homeless.

Police Officer Exercised Parental Responsibility--Beats Daughter with Broom Handle

Recently, a police officer was arrested for beating his 14-year-old daughter with a broom handle because she ran away for the third time. Ironically, she had reconsidered her transgression and returned home—to be met by an irate father and the beating ensued.

The Effects A Drunk Driving Conviction Can Have On Your Life

If you have a drunk driving conviction, you know the devastating effects it can have on your life. Read here for information that can help.

Sexual Abuse—Covert (subtle) Forms

Covert sexual abuse is more insidious than blatant sexual abuse. Thus, identifying it is more difficult because the sexual nature of the action is disguised. The sex offender acts as if she/he is doing something non-sexual, when in fact she/he is being sexual. The betrayal then becomes two-fold. The child is not only abused, but also tricked or deceived about the experience.

Lonely Bank Guards Distracted By Virtual Woman During Robbery

Two Leeds bank security guards were playing a computer video game when thieves made off with 39,000 Euro (roughly 52,000 US Dollars) right under their noses.

Smart Water - A Clever Way To Cut Crime

A crime fighting initiative, which has already reduced burglary by 80% in some areas of the U.K. is spreading across the country. SmartWater comes in liquid form, a small amount can be applied to any household item. The water contains a unique forensic fingerprint, similar to DNA, which identifies where the item came from. It is invisible to the naked eye and is impossible to remove.

Anatomy of a Mugging

This is a description of how to recognize potential danger at the hands of criminals. The article is a basic guideline as to the elements necessary for crimes to take place. The reader can view valuable links to more in depth studies in order to be informed about danger signals, and in so doing, be better protected from the damage of violent crime.

Stereotyping - Don't Let It Happen to You

It was a cold winter's night in Amarillo, Texas. No one knew what was going on, except the kids with weapons. They were out to kill another group of teens. Why? Because they were different: they were punks. The stereotype told them that that was wrong. In reality, the stereotype is wrong. See how it drove a young man to commit murder and how a family is now without a son, forever.

Senator Mark Foley's Sexual Predatory Behavior with Under-age Boys Categorized—Political Blunder

To categorize Foley's sexual solicitation of under-age boys as a political blunder is reckless, reprehensible, irresponsible and inexcusable. Although, Foley didn't violate any House Ethics rules, he committed a sexual capital crime against a minor. Foley's behavior was an egregious crime against a minor. The fact Mr. Foley has yet to be arrested is beyond comprehension.

American Prison Reforms

American prison legislation has always kept prisoners' rights as one which are to be respected and strictly followed.