Among the most controversial figures in modern Pennsylvania history is a man named Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was convicted for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. During the nearly 30 years he spent on death row, Abu-Jamal made a name for himself from his prison cell as a writer and political activist. His […]
Last week, America added another mass shooting incident to an already long and distressing list. Six people were killed during a 22-year-old man’s shooting rampage, which occurred near Santa Barbara, California. Making the case even more chilling is the fact that the shooter revealed his plans ahead of time in a YouTube video. After any […]
The debate over gun control in the United States continues to be one of the most divisive issues facing our country. In the wake of numerous mass-shooting tragedies, certain states have enacted tighter gun-control laws while others have gone in the opposite direction. And it seems that with each new fatal shooting justified in the […]
When most people hear about a condition like post-traumatic stress disorder, a particular image frequently comes to mind: war. We associate PTSD with returning veterans, because the horrors witnessed and experienced in a war zone leave many soldiers with long-lasting or even permanent psychological scars. But PTSD also exists right here in the United States […]
The National Center for Victims of Crime assists survivors in coping with effects of crime. Please take the time to learn about their objective and – with us – support their cause.
The United States has had more public acts of horrific gun violence in the last few years than any country should ever allow. Yet gun laws have effectively remained the same and the debate over safety vs. freedom continues with little change from those on either side of the issue. Granted, gun violence is a […]
Although prohibition in America was ultimately a failed experiment, there is a reason that so many people joined the temperance movement and demanded that alcohol be outlawed. Alcohol can cause a lot of personal and public problems, especially when abused. According to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the […]
Jokes are made in the media, whether it is on television, film or in print, about callers being put on hold when contacting the 911 emergency hotline. Although it may be used for a punchline, the efficiency of the emergency service is no laughing matter. Victims of crime and personal injury rely on the service every day […]
Technological innovations are impacting our lives in many ways, include how we keep our cities safe. The city of Philadelphia is proving an example of this, with a reduction in crime connected to these innovations. How is technology impacting crime enforcement efforts? Officers are now able to input data and use computer analysis to determine […]
A recent Supreme Court holding is trickling down to Pennsylvania. In that holding, Maryland v. King, the Supreme Court found that DNA samples taken after an arrest can have a dramatic impact. One of the most important outcomes of these samples: helping put criminals in prison. The Kensington Strangler provides a local example of how […]