The following post appears courtesy of the Civil Rights Division. This October, in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, communities across the country have come together to increase awareness about bullying prevention. The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights...
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Month: October 2012
Is The U.S Government Spending Enough Money on The War on Drugs?
The United States only makes up 5% of the world’s population. But, it accounts for 25% of the world’s prison population. Much of this prison population is made up of drug-related charges. There are more arrests for drug abuse violations than for any other offense....
Working Together to Help Children Exposed to Drugs and Violence
It is estimated that over 9 million children live in homes where a parent or other adult use illegal drugs. Children growing up in such a challenging environment are 3 times more likely to be verbally, physically, or sexually abused and 4 times more likely to be...
Arrested for DUI? Here’s What to Do
Getting pulled over by the police is always very scary. See more here: Arrested for DUI? Here’s What to Do
NYPD’s Controversial Stop and Frisk Tactics Criticized by District Attorney and Civil Rights Advocates
Many cities try to maintain a balance between having police diligently monitor possible criminal activities and suspicious behavior while also not unduly harassing citizens. Read the article: NYPD’s Controversial Stop and Frisk Tactics Criticized by District Attorney...
How Your Community Can Band Together to Prevent Sexual Abuse
In most cases of child sexual abuse the victim is abused by an adult or older child they know and trust. Educating an entire community about the risks and signs of sexual abuse is a big job, but it holds community members accountable and shows that sexual abuse isn’t...
Teen Drinking and Driving Rates Reduced by Half
According to a new report by the CDC, teen drinking and driving rates have been reduced by 54% percent in the past twenty years, dropping from 22.3% in 1991 to 10.3% in 2011. Part of this reduction has been accomplished simply because teens are, on the whole, driving...
Tougher DUI Penalties Open the Door for New Businesses
Society has begun to grasp the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol in recent years. Read the article: Tougher DUI Penalties Open the Door for New Businesses
Should Ignition Interlock Devices Be Standard Equipment?
Drunk driving deaths are an epidemic. Intoxicated motorists kill thousands of motorists every year on American roads. View article: Should Ignition Interlock Devices Be Standard Equipment?
How to Deal with Receiving a Traffic Ticket
Receiving a citation or a traffic ticket can be more than a nuisance. You may be surprised at the ways that these tickets can affect your right to operate a car. Most states have a system in place that will determine how many “points” are on your driving record. ...
