Self-Protection: Identifying Common Scams and Fraud Scams and other fraudulent criminal behavior aren’t new. People have engaged in this type of behavior for centuries, with the first known case of fraud dating as far back as 300 B.C.E. In modern society, people are finding it easier than ever to commit these types of crimes courtesy…
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Copyright for Writers: Protecting Your Work Whether it’s a short poem, an essay, or a book-length manuscript, each piece of content you produce belongs to you. For many artists, the work they produce is a labor of love that they want to share with the world, but at the same time, they want it to…
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College Student Safety: Hazing and Alcohol According to some research, about half of all students experience or participate in hazing at some point in their college career. Sometimes people think of hazing as a “fun” ritual that all new members of a club, sports team, sorority, or fraternity experience before being welcomed into the group….
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Crimes Against Humanity: Rape and Sexual Violence Rape is an epidemic that continues to grow in scope and severity. It is one of the most violent, brutal crimes a person can experience and one of the most underreported crimes. This is partly due to the fact that it goes against society’s ideas on what should…
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Drug Possession Incarcerations in the U.S. More than a quarter of the nation’s arrests, 26% to be exact, are related to drug offenses. Criminal defense attorneys across the United States are tasked with representing their clients as they face drug possession charges, as well as other violations, and defend their clients against ever-evolving laws. It’s…
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A Kid’s Guide to Crime Prevention in Their Community Whether you are playing in your neighborhood, sitting at home, learning in school, or surfing the Internet, understanding how to stay safe is incredibly important. It can mean the difference between a boring normal day and a terrible day, because there is a lot that can…
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A Teen’s Guide to Drug and Alcohol Safety Teens experimenting with drugs and alcohol is all too common, but the potentially devastating effects of these behaviors shouldn’t be underestimated. Once you learn about the dangers of drinking and doing drugs, it should be easier to see why you should avoid them. What Is Alcohol Abuse?…
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A College Student’s Guide: Know Your Legal Rights on Campus College students are protected by federal laws from mistreatment while on campus. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 bans sexual discrimination at schools receiving federal funds. In addition, minority students, transgender students, and students with disabilities have legal rights and protections under federal…
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Facts and Stats on DUI in America DUI is an abbreviation for “driving under the influence.” Driving under the influence is the act of drinking while either drunk or under the influence of a controlled substance. A DUI is a serious crime because it can result in the death or injury of the perpetrator or…
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The Dangers of Binge Drinking Drinking alcohol is a popular activity, and many people like to do it to relax and have fun. Those who drink legally, carefully, and in moderation shouldn’t have any problems with alcohol. However, there are many people who misuse alcohol, with potentially dangerous consequences. Binge drinking, or drinking heavily in…
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