Drugs & the Juvenille Justice System

Father Dave's opinion on drug abuse amongst youth and problems with the juvenile justice system..

Mexican Mafia

Mexican Mafia, or the Texas Syndicate was formed in 1978 and thereafter became one of the largest and most powerful prison gangs.

Street Crimes

Street crimes are often referred to serious criminal offences whereas criminology should not consider street crimes as criminal ones.

The Glencoe Massacre - Was It What It Seemed to Be?

The story of the Masscre of Glencoe in the highlands of Scotland has had a chilling impact over the centuries. People in Britain cannot believe that a government of theirs, from London, would seek to exterminate a total clan in Scotland just to teach the Scottish Highland people a lesson. To do it while they were sleeping, in the middle of the night made it so much worse.

Setting Up a Neighborhood Mobile Watch Patrol in Northwest Los Angeles

One way a community can combat crime is to get with the business community and set up a neighborhood watch patrol, where local companies on their routes with work vehicles report suspicious behavior to authorities. It works.

Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers

In an attempt to reduce alcohol-related fatalities and injuries on our highways, laws aimed at drunken drivers have been passed. We have to be careful, however, because some of these laws can be too excessive and intrusive for a civilized society.

The Black Market in Human Organs

People who agree to sell their organs may consider selling a liver in order to renovate the house. Poor families desperate to send a son or daughter to university, might be equally tempted. One man said he was doing it to purchase a home for relatives back in Pakistan.

Coping With Rape: A Husband's Journey

When husbands deal with rape the pain is manifested in a different way then the victim herself. Husbands deal with a staggering amount of fear, shame, denial, anger, aggression, and oftentimes rage. If you are a husband of a rape victim there are some very basic steps that will not only help you, but also your partner.

Free Criminal Records Search Tips - How to Find Free Criminal Records Resources Online

There are many reasons why you may want to find someone's criminal records. For example, suppose you're dating online and are thinking of meeting someone in person. You may want to check and see if that person has a criminal record. Or maybe you are interviewing for a babysitter or nanny. In this case it is extremely important to make sure the candidates have a clear criminal record. Even other types of employers may want to check the criminal records of applicants to make sure they are not a risk when it comes to theft or drug use.

India's Missing Children - Kidnapped, Forced into Prostitution or in Mafia-run Begging Gangs

India is the world's capital in its numbers of missing children, and within India, it is Mumbai that claims the greatest underworld of snatched and wandering children. Each year, nearly 16,000 children disappear. The police say it's not their problem and the parents are devastated but with no resources to help them locate their offspring, they are in a hopeless position. There is no central register of missing children and little chance of you ever seeing your child again.

Parking Lot Safety and Security

Why do parking lots scare many of us when it comes to violent crime? Find out why and also how to help yourself.

Tasers' Role in Self Defense

While each of us hopes that our home, our sanctuary against the world, is safe and secure, we cannot help but notice on the local news that home break-ins are a fact of life. Don't be caught defenseless! Options beyond handguns are now available.

Police Public Records – 3 Reasons Why You Need To Begin Searching Today

Are you ready to begin searching the Police Public Records? There are many reasons to check the Police Public Records, this article will describe three reasons for you to begin looking into the Police Public Records.

Who Killed Tina Virgil

Tina Virgil went missing in March 2006. Her body was found the same month but she wasn't identified until Feb 2007. Did her boyfriend kill her?