Blogs Posts in Violents category; 13 blog posts

Violence on the rise in Syria as AL observers start monitori...

Violence has ramped up in several parts of Syria claiming the lives of many people, as the Arab League (AL) observers started their work on Tuesday as part of AL' s efforts to end the bloodshed in Syria. About six Syrian workers we [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Violent protests may extend Egypt army’s predominance

Violent unrest by young Egyptians seeking a quick end to army rule could lead to a presidential election being held before mid-2012, as now planned, but even then the military is still expected to wield powerful influence over the nation. [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

When Kids Get Violent - There's No Excuse For Abuse

Violence is the extreme end of aggression. Remember that not all kids who are aggressive become violent. When children and teens use violence to get what they want-whether it's punching a sibling in the stomach or punching a hole in t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Teens Violent Behavior Developing Through Media

School violence affects parents of most teenagers. One of the factors that cause violent behavior among teenagers is TV viewing. There are various TV shows on both foreign and local channels that a teen wants to watch. However, not all ar [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Violent Crime Victims Use Art to Cope

Victims of violent crimes have very different ways of healing. Some turn to drugs or alcohol, while some people in Minnesota turn to art. “Some of people participating don’t even consider themselves artists,” said Sue G [...]

Posted On : Apr, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

Sex Crimes and the Vatican

In recent weeks, the Vatican and in particular the Pope, have found themselves at the centre of a growing controversy about how they've dealt with pedophile priests and the children abused by those priests. First aired on the BBC in [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Crime figures reflect 'violent generation'

The son of murdered school teacher Lois Dear says we need to write off a generation of violent criminals and concentrate on at-risk youth. Kevin McNeil, whose 66-year-old mother was brutally murdered in her Tokoroa classroom in 2006 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Les crimes violents en hausse

Les crimes avec violence sont en augmentation à Sherbrooke. Selon des données recueillies par le Centre canadien de la statistique juridique, les délits violents ont augmenté de 7 % l'an dernier par rappor [...]

Posted On : Mar, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

When is a Crime Not a Crime?

If you buy something advertised to do specific things and then find out that it is completely different to your expectations that would not necessarily be a crime. But if the advertisement targets a specific need, such as a cure for some [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Violent Crimes in Jennings

After four unsolved violent crimes in the last two weeks, Jennings Police are feeling frustrated and worried. The most recent crime occurred late Monday night in the 400 block of King Street. Police responded to a report of gunshots. No one [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Suggestions On How To Avoid Being A Victim Of Violent Crimes

Use initials instead of first names on mailboxes and phone listings. Avoid remaining alone in an apartment laundry room or parking garage. Never admit on the telephone or at the door that you are alone. It is risky to accept a ride home fr [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Violent Crime on Innocent Victimsadds to the Victims Woeswit...

It had been a particularly daunting day as a new trainee customer service representative of a company with a bad product and lots of vocal complaints. Many asked to talk to the supervisor and after the turn over, the supervisor chided Lucil [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Violence and Crime Against Women Must Stop!

In 1994, Legislation was passed which paved the way for the Violence Against Women Act. This Legislation provided $1.6 billion to enhance investigation and prosecution of the violent crimes perpetrated against women. However, the heinous cr [...]