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VIOLENT CRIMES  

Without a doubt, violent crimes are the most commonly committed offenses in America, mostly because it is such a broad term. A violent crime is any criminal offense that involves the use or threat of violence during its commission.

Would the U.S become one of the most peaceful nations without black crimes? Would ethnic cleansings, child molestations, rape and other aggravated assaults against women and children be unheard of if women solely inhabited planet earth?

Violent behavior in children and teens is an issue that weighs heavily on the minds of many adults.

On Monday June 4th, the FBI released statistics on violent crimes in the US. According to the report, murder rates in big cities rose sharply in 2006

If we are concerned that people with hate in their hearts deserve a stricter punishment for violent crimes, perhaps we simply need a stricter punishment for violent crimes. Not hate crimes...VIOLENT crimes.

Hate crimes are a mark agaist society. Many minority groups deal with hate crimes.

If your child has become violent, there are certain legal considerations that parents must observe. Read on to learn more.

Using research results from several sources, the effect of violent video games on both thoughts and actions are examined, to discover whether violent video games are in fact a problem we should be concerned about.

The US Department of Justice has awarded grants to over 100 law enforcement agencies across the country in an effort to reduce violent crime.

Now by no means am I marginalizing the loss of life due to terrorism but look at the staggering contrast between what we do to ourselves and what the terrorist have done to us...

...look at the staggering contrast between what we do to ourselves and what the terrorist have done and think about which one poses more of a risk to the American people.

Story Highlights • Violent crime up 1.3 percent in 2006, FBI reports • Murders in big cities jumped 6.7 percent • Robberies up 6.1 percent nationwide • More guns, gangs and younger, more violent offenders blamed for increase

What Gay Hate Crimes are, and how to End The Hate

The violent crime rate in Helena, Montana is on the rise. The weekend murder of a 41-year old law clerk of the Montana Supreme Court is under investigation. Violent crime in this less than 50,000 population is greater than the national average.

Domestic crime refers to any crime committed against a family member or intimate relation, and most domestic crimes fall under the "domestic violence" category.

On Janurary 13, 1997 my cousin was shot and killed by three teenagers in an apparent robbery. The alleged perpetrators were eighteen, eventeen, and fifteen years of age.

The essay presents the limitations of the UCR and their impact on crime statistics. It suggests that today's apparent rise in crime may not be a real increase, but rather might be explained by such issues as altered behavior in citizens and police since the 9-11 attacks.

Four cities will get help from federal agents to help slow down crime.

If you live in a religious town, city or state does that make your children less likely to be a criminal?

Violent crimes are very serious development obstacles for families, neighborhoods and countries. The community and family full participation are most relevant in helping to effectively fight crime. There are specific solutions that can be applied.

Crime labs play a vital role within the criminal justice system. Without crime labs, it would be extremely impossible to solve certain crimes such as sexual assaults and other violent crimes.

If you live in a rural area, you might be concerned about what to do in the case of violent crime. If you've been a victim, following are some of the challenges you might face, and how to work around those challenges

For individuals who have been committed of a crime, the Violent Crime Control Act may limit their ability to obtain financial aid and, therefore, pursue a post-secondary education.

Crime scene analysts use a wide variety of tools in their efforts to reconstruct crime scenes and determine the how, when and where of violent crimes. Human models are one of the most frequently-used tools of the trade.

Because sexual assaults are brutal, violent crimes, many communities establish Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) to help victims in crisis. If you would like to start such a program, follow these tips.

If you're going to properly investigate a violent crime scene, you should know that a wide variety of personnel work together to ensure all evidence is gathered. How does it all play out? Read on to find out.

According to the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services, juvenile transfer policies resulted in individuals being arrested for subsequent crimes more frequently than when individuals were retained in the juvenile justice system.

Many teenagers succumb to peer pressures that encourage them to take drugs, drink alcohol, steal from stores and even commit violent crimes. If you can tell that your child is focused on the wrong path, a group home might be the best solution.

Hate crimes are notoriously vague because they cover a wide range of circumstances and definitions. If you've been the victim of a crime, it might also qualify as a hate crime. Read on to find out how to make the distinction.

Recent racially charged incidents, and the ugly underbelly of gay rights sentiments, have pushed the issue of hate crimes to the fore.

Data collected by the FBI shows that almost 40 percent of crime on a school campus is violent, but overall school crime consists of only 3.3 percent of all crime reported according to the press release.

The estimated volume of violent crimes has increased by 1.9% and the estimated volume of property crime has decreased by 2.8%. These figures are for 2006 and the percentages are based against the figures from 2005.

This paper seeks to examine the history of hate crimes, the face of hate crimes today, and predict how hate crimes will be in the future if we continue on the same path.

A Missouri man has been committed by the state as a sexual violent predator after being found guilty of three sexual abuse charges, including sodomy.

Kids who torment and kill animals can go on to commit violent crimes.

A 59-year-old has finally been committed as a sexually violent predator after he sodomized a 4-year-old boy.

The comparison of two films Thelma and Louise, and Set it Off. Two different points of view for why women commit crimes.

A conservative's argument against hate crimes legislation.

Women are very vulnerable when it comes to being victims of violent crimes, especially sexual assaults and date rape. Here are some safety tips for women on what not to do on a blind date!

An article describing the effects of violent TV on children and young adults.

This article goes into a brief detail about occupational, organizational, and computer crimes.

The National Academy of Sciences "could not document a single gun regulation that reduced violent crimes or murder"

The United States House of Representatives today passed 237-180 a bill that supporters say would protect victims of violent crime that was caused by hate toward specific groups of people and factors such gender, sexual orientation, race, or disability.

The War on drugs has been raging on in this country since Nancy Reagan first declared; "Just say no". Many believe that this is a good thing. However, what price do we pay for this war on drugs? How many billions of tax payers' dollars? How many lives have been ruined?

The FBI recently published its crimes statistics for 2005 and the numbers are grim. Violent crimes throughout the US are up to numbers pre 1995 and analysts are saying that if something isn't done '07 will see an even larger increase.

Children are in the news everyday as the victims of serious, violent crimes - physical/mental abuse, molestation, murder. What are we doing to protect our youth, our future?

DNA evidence is used in the investigation of violent crimes where fluids (blood, semen or saliva) are present on or around the crime scene. DNA can also be extracted from hair follicles and sometimes from mucus membranes.

Because drug-related crimes continue to be a mounting issue in criminal law, any crime involving drugs is taken seriously by the U.S. judicial system.

The primary drug threat in Canton, Ohio is powder and Crack cocaine. The most violent crimes in the city are attributed to its distribution and abuse. Listed are rehab and detox centers in Canton and Stark County.

Fraud though a non violent crime creates victims. Victims of fraud experience the same emotional responses as victims of violent crimes. Fraud is much like other crimes it often goes unreported.