crime Archive
Redundant to say the least, reading headline after headline of schools, churches and other public places being overtaken by yet another mass shooting is becoming too commonplace in the United States today. Most recently, there was a shooting in downtown …
The Unvarnished Truth about the Prison Family Journey The first boldly honest resource for those affected by mass incarceration in the U.S. is stimulating powerful discussion. The United States is the largest jailer in the world. With just 5% of …
Jerry O’Neil, the Republican legislator from Montana is putting forth a bill requesting that corporal punishment comes back as an alternative to jail time. Now I know that all fashions eventually come back, and it’s only a matter of time …
Many in India would like to forget the rape and killing of the young, 23 year old women, leaving it to hushed whispers, a closeted part of society. Some though are taking a high road, and one that isn’t easy …
I came across a piece written By Urvashi Butalia, a feminist writer living in India. She wrote as protests began to develop around the country in response to the public gang rape of a woman. It is important to hear …
by Vikki Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Montreal, Canada I have to say I was a bit surprised when I came across this article in the Huffington Post-Canada: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/dyanoosh-youssefi/mentally-ill_b_2206105.html . I am sure I am not the only one …
Social Justice Solutions – woman’s rights A recent twitter chat at #SWunited hosted by Socialworkhelper.com discussed sex trafficking with the intention of sharing information on how social workers can identify, prepare and treat individuals suffering from slave trafficking. I read …