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How To Avoid Being Carjacked In The Philippines - Don't Be The Next Victim Posted By : Colbert Bellevue

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Philippines is both an island paradise and the kidnapping capital of East Asia. With this in mind, if you plan to visit the Philippines and drive a car there, there are some vital pointers that you should know, due to rampant carjacking activities in some towns, including Manila, the capital city. Additionally, you should pay sustained attention to areas that ought to be off-limits to foreign visitors. The pointers that I will cover in this article can save your life, literally.

Why Eastern Congo is One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World Posted By : Stephen Reeves

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a place where for over a decade a brutal war has raged killing millions of people. The reason for the fighting is for the control of minerals from the earth vital in the manufacture of electronic parts, computer chips and mobile phones. There is also another forgotten war raging. Its target is women who are being systematically attacked on an unimaginable scale. Here the one weapon that is being used to devastating effect is RAPE.

Are Our Children Becoming More Violent? Posted By : James Smi

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Juvenile violent crime rates increased 62 per cent from 1988 to 1993, and then declined by just 6 per cent from 1993 through 1997, according to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). However, the rates for juvenile drug and curfew violations, sex offenses, and simple assaults have continued to increase. The greater the number of risk factors and the fewer the resiliency factors the greater the risk that a youth will commit a violent act. To prevent dangerousness in youth, we need to understand the sources of the problem and intervene appropriately.

Early Warning Signs of Domestic Violence - The Walking Time Bomb Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jasmine Fiore probably did not see it coming until it was way too late. Like so many others before her when the former swimsuit model attempted to end the relationship she paid the ultimate price. According to statistics when a woman attempts to leave an abusive relationship the danger to her increases dramatically.

Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship - Be Very Quiet Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

You don't get the full gist of it in the beginning of the relationship. And as far as your significant other is concerned you are not supposed to. If you did than the chances of you still being in the relationship would drop considerably. So they went about sweeping you off of your feet and did their best to hide their true nature. It worked because you fell in love with them and decided to make a go of things.

Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship - How to Find Out Before Its Too Late Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lynne Gold-Bikin is the founder of Family Law's Commission on Domestic Violence. She tells the New York Daily News, "A victim is often alienated from friends and family by the abuser, and if someone says something to her about the abuse, she may not listen." It could be any number of reasons why they refuse to listen. It can be anything from love to just complete and effective manipulation by the abuser. If the abuse victim does finally realize what is going on trying can prove to be very dangerous.

Ending Domestic Violence - The Number One Reason Many Victims Refuse to Leave Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

How do you end the cycle of domestic violence? For many of us the answer is simple. Just leave. However as Erika Tindill - Executive Director of CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence tells Fox News 61 it is not that easy. "The biggest misconception is that victims can just leave. Can simply extract themselves from the situation. Pack up and walk out the door. That is not the case."

The Cycle of Domestic Violence: Nobody Takes it Away Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The cycle of domestic violence can be very frustrating for those of us who are looking at it from the outside. Yes on many occasions we have been told to put ourselves in someone else's place or walk a mile in their shoes. But that is easier said than done. For many of us out point of view is the only thing we have to go on. It has served us well this far and that's good enough.

Ending Domestic Violence - Losing Control Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Finally after much pleading and cajoling from people in her social circle she has left the relationship. It was not easy to get her to take this step. Quite often she was very adamant in telling people to leave her alone. She wasn't staying for the kids or out of fear. She loved him and that's all there was to it.

The Effects of Domestic Violence - Stealing Your Rights Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

How destructive are the effects of domestic violence? An article from Psych Central gives us a perfect example: "one of the most tragic outcomes of domestic violence is that well more than half of the young men between the ages of 11 and 22 who are in jail for homicide have killed their mother's batterer."

3 Devastating Effects of Domestic Violence Posted By : Daryl A Campbell

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

It is almost hard to fully comprehend effects of domestic violence can have on anyone and anything that crosses its path. The destructive force as well as the corrosiveness can impact a family community or even entire counties. That last one is not an exaggeration. Any country that turns a blind eye to it or in essence hands the abuser the right to abuse is a prime example of that corrosiveness.

Children as Victims of Crime Posted By : Tom S

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Over the last few years many studies have been done concerning various forms of child and youth victimization. These studies have included; physical and sexual abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, exposure to community violence and the witnessing of domestic violence. What's scary about all these studies is the end result.

My Battered Mother - Pretend Reality Posted By : Arthor Pens

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I remember one time, late at night, her begging my dad not to shoot her. I remember several times, as she was battered, I would sneak into the kitchen to grab an empty beer bottle to hit dad, but never got the courage. Those sirens. My God, those sirens just wouldn't stop. Sissy and I are crying. Where is everybody? Can't those sirens just stop. Red all over the outside of the house. What is it, and why won't those sirens stop.

What Is Child Labor? Posted By : Jennie Gandhi

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Child Labor is a commonly heard term these days. Varying definitions of the term are made by international organizations, non-governmental organizations and trade unions. According to the international conventions anyone who is below the age of 18 is considered a child but the figure may vary from one country to another depending on government policies.

Security Cameras Controversy - Why Police Should Stop Carrying Guns? Posted By : Mike Ward

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Security cameras are a constant target for scrutiny by watchdog organizations. They fear that wireless surveillance cameras do nothing but waste resources and infringe upon their privacy. Perhaps police should stop carrying guns and no one will get shot anymore.

Criminal Background Search on Registered Rapists and Pedophiles Posted By : Muna wa Wanjiru

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The current world we live in, especially the United States, suffers from an overwhelming number of criminal offenders. As time moves on, crime only seems to increase.

Domestic Violence In California Posted By : Frank K. Githinji

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Hey there, do you know something? domestic violence in California is actually on the rise. It is a cause of concern for any peace loving and law abiding citizen. Posters, media coverage, fact sheets, brochures for victims, sample resolutions and other resources available should be used to call attention to this mind destroying and heart wrecking crime.

Why Women Abuse In Canada Has To Be Stopped Now Posted By : Frank K. Githinji

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Physical women abuse is defined as having been hit, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically hurt by a male partner or ex-partner. Women abuse is happening daily, without respect to the womans age, racial orientation, ethnic grouping, socio-economic status, marital status, religion, or sexuality.

Tips On How To Prevent Rape Posted By : Angela Hebert

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Don't be confused with rape and having sex, they are not the same. Rape is a crime and something that you do not want to experience. Learn to prevent a rape by being aware of your surroundings and not putting yourself in harm's way.

Child Abuse - Any Crime Worse Than This? Posted By : CD Mohatta

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

A child has been compared to a flower. Look at a newborn child. The child knows nothing about the world. It is so innocent of the world and surprised that how it is in this place. All these months, it was so protected in the mother's womb and suddenly in the world of light yes, the child is surprised. But worse may be yet to come for the unfortunate children of the world. They may get abused. Many of us think that outsiders abuse children. Most of us think about sexual abuse when we come across the word child abuse. But that is not so. Let me tell you the hell the child may experience at home.

Rape Is An Abomination That No Civilised Society Can Tolerate Posted By : Scott James
Even though rape involves forced sex, rape is not about sex or passion. Rape Is Rape and sadly is an everyday occurrence. A single act of rape is barbaric but it would be na

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