My parents had always said that I was not like any other kid they had seen before, and I agreed with them 1000%. While most children only focused on how fast they could eat to maximize their playtime during recess, I got busy cramming as much information as possible in my brain. Whereas teenagers tried to find loopholes in their parents’ rules to go out more, I was more comfortable staying at home than anywhere else. How did that go for me? I could not lie and say that the other kids left me alone because of that. In truth, they made fun of me for being a nerd and an introvert. They used to sa ..read more

Statistics reveal that there are more women than men in the world right now. It means that there will be more women who will die single unless more men magically appear out of thin air. Source: pexels.com Without sounding insensitive, I have to say that this fact does not bother me too much. I met the love of my life in high school, and we got married 20 years ago. We are still together and very much in love with each other up to this day. We even started planning a global trip, especially since our daughter was already off to college. The thing was, some women take statistics too seriously ..read more

Addiction begins once a person becomes unable to control a specific behavior. In most cases, addiction can be detrimental to the overall quality of life. Meanwhile, in some cases, addiction can lead to crimes even. If you or anyone you know is going through any form of addiction, it will help to seek professional help immediately. Source: pexels.com Aversion therapy sits on this premise, intending to reduce, if not eliminate, unwanted behavior. It works by repeatedly pairing one stimulus (the undesired behavior) with another stimulus that produces discomfort. This way, the patient associates ..read more

Source: pexels.com The criminal justice system faces many different issues, but one of the most significant issues that the criminal justice system is facing is mental health. According to a report published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than half of the people in jail are experiencing or have experienced mental health issues. These individuals who have been through mental health issues are more likely to become repeat offenders and serve a lengthier sentence than those who do not have mental health issues. To put things into perspective, according to a report from the Council of ..read more

Source: pexels.com Juvenile delinquency has already been a rampant problem in our society today. And having juvenile delinquent children is one big struggle that a family and a community have to face. Addressing the issues that made them delinquent and understanding the underlying factors behind the problem can be an essential step in helping these juveniles be free from these delinquent behaviors. Juvenile delinquency refers to the illegal actions done by a minor. This term can be used broadly and may range from slight violations like skipping attendance in school to more serious offenses l ..read more

For most people’s lives, social distancing has been their way to keep themselves safe from getting the Coronavirus infection. As per the World Health Organization’s constant reminder, it is significant that each individual should stay at least six feet away from each other. Well, nobody can see the problem with that, and perhaps a lot can follow that safety protocol without a hassle. But how about those people who are in jail? How are they dealing with the situation inside their cells? Let us understand how inmates describe the incarceration amidst this Coronavirus pandemic. Source: pexels.co ..read more

The 2019 Peace Talk Event provided a platform for young peacebuilders worldwide to share ideas in lessening violence within their communities. This event created a lasting impression on the youth as positive leaders for change. With the help of international and non-governmental organizations, the engagement of youth in peacebuilding will create a massive impact on its success. Source: pixabay.com For the youth to be a part of the change to their communities, here are ways to engage in peacebuilding. Voice Out Their Opinions According to Matilda Flemming of the United Network ..read more

Source: pexels.com How are the prisons these days amidst the Coronavirus pandemic? Are the prisoners still being treated fairly and justly? The deeper question is that, are there prisoners with COVID-19, and if there are, how is this handled? First off, we will talk about COVID-19. COVID-19 is the name called for an illness called Coronavirus. This is an infectious disease and can be transmitted through sneezing and coughing. A person with COVID-19 will release the virus while talking, sneezing and coughing, and it can be transmitted to the person near him immediately. The virus is also know ..read more

The 2017 Prisoners Conference discussed the different ways to support prisoners’ mental health during their confinement. One of the topics emphasized was the different types of rehabilitation programs for prisoners. The discussion aimed to come up with ideas on alternatives to solitary confinement.  Criminal rehabilitation is the process of helping offenders reintegrate into society by reeducating and retraining them. It involves different psychological approaches to treat the factors contributing to their criminality. Here are the different types of rehabilitation programs that help pris ..read more

Source: pixabay.com In our generation today, the relationship of the justice enforcers with the community seems quite damaged. There are all these images of a group of police arresting a harmless homeless man using excessive force. Imagine how the reputation of the officials can get tainted anytime by that single photo. There are even videos and clips that show an angle of inflicting police injury and applied forced custody to those individuals who fight with an arrest. As citizens, we complain a lot about the police officers’ incompetence. But have we ever questioned ourselves on how much pre ..read more