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Ah, June. It is the half-way point in our calendar year, the midway benchmark that reminds us that we gave up on most of our New Year’s resolutions by the end of March and started seven new terrible habits by the end of April. June is sunshine and happiness, rainbows arching over unicorns who dance […]
June 27, 2012 by CrimeCents
Many crime victims, especially those who have been abused, stalked, or sexually assaulted, seek restraining orders. These orders are sometimes difficult to obtain, but may be easier to get than, say, a criminal conviction. But what happens when the victim crosses state lines? Does the order still hold up? In most cases, yes. If that […]
June 26, 2012 by CrimeCents
Start by watching the video. I want to love this video. I want to love it because it’s a campaign against domestic violence that targets men. And we can’t truly address the problem of domestic violence without men. Men are half of our population. Men are brothers, sisters, friends, lovers, husbands, and fathers of women […]
June 22, 2012 by CrimeCents
Darnell Hawkins spoke at the National Institute of Justice Annual Conference held this week. On a panel titled “The Relationships Between Neighborhoods, Race and Crime,” Hawkins discussed his perspective on the study of race and crime as a an academic with a long and respected career. While he described himself self-deprecatingly as “grumpy” about our […]
June 20, 2012 by CrimeCents
When most people think of taking a cruise, their heads fill with visions of sunny days, drinks adorned with umbrellas and pineapple slices, and never-ending buffets. Becoming a crime victim generally doesn’t enter the picture. While I’m the last person to encourage fear of crime hype, it is important to note that travel does put […]
June 19, 2012 by CrimeCents
The terms “flash mob” and “senior” rarely belong in the same sentence, but some seniors and volunteers in Massachusetts staged a flash mob – complete with singing “When I’m 64″ at a supermarket to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Video proof below: Elder abuse is a particularly difficult crime to recognize and respond to. […]
June 18, 2012 by CrimeCents
Want to see a cop dancing to “Billy Jean”? Busting out with some Michael Jackson-style moves? If that’s your wish, we’re in the wish-granting business today. Check it out: I saw this video at a recent law enforcement training. The speaker used the video first to get a laugh, but then to make a larger […]
June 29, 2012 by CrimeDime
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