The term “domestic violence” evokes so many vivid emotions that it’s easy for people to write off a perpetrator as evil and deserving of punishment. In reality, the dynamics behind DV are not that simple. Sometimes, otherwise decent people find themselves perpetuating a cycle of violence that they hate but don’t know how to stop. […]

Being arrested is an incredibly stressful experience that can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and confused. While it might seem impossible, you must stay as calm as possible during this time – here are some tips for dealing with anxiety caused by a police arrest. Don’t Resist the Arrest It’s natural to panic or feel […]

Being convicted on misdemeanor charges is difficult enough, but the repercussions of a criminal record can follow you for years. Perhaps you made a mistake or had a lapse in judgment that resulted in a misdemeanor charge. Perhaps you’ve not been in trouble since. Yet that record can still come back to bite you when […]

There’s an ongoing debate about the presumed connection between a person’s genetic makeup and criminal behavior. Criminologists use genetics as one possible explanation for why some people are more prone to break the law, while people who get into trouble frequently sometimes use the idea to argue that they can’t help themselves–that they are “born” […]