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Heaven’s Rain follows the story of a politician who founded an important piece of victim’s right’s legislation in Oklahoma. The story begins with the Douglass family goes through a harrowing night 30 years in the past. The night will change the lives of the family forever.
The politician wins his fight, but by doing so, he finds that he must come to grips with his past.

The 2010 movie is an example of a true story that was adapted by Hollywood. (more…)

The National Organization for Victim’s Assistance (NOVA) is a well-known organization that promotes rights and services for victims of crimes. This organization holds an elaborate annual conference that serves to educate and strengthen the diverse group of professionals who work in the field of victim advocacy. Whether it be the police officers who see victims first or the social workers and counselors who deal with the aftermath of crime’s effect, this conference has something for (more…)

When crime happes to us and we are made the victim, people expect us to bounce right back and be the same person we were always were. Being the victim of a crime changes that. We are left looking over our shoulders and trust no one. We expect something to happen. So, how do you overcome this and how do you bounce back? Here are some tips.

The first thing is to tell those people how you (more…)

If you’ve been a victim of a break in it’s natural to feel scared about it happening again. You should first talk to someone about your ordeal to try and get a handle on things but then take some very real actions to help yourself feel safer in your own home again
Get New Locks: It’s amazing what changing the locks on your doors (and windows) can do for your psyche. If you ever had any doubt about your home being sealed (more…)

A number of exciting fields in forensics have become available. There are even unexciting fields in forensics. This should not dissuade a person who wants to specialize in forensic accounting from doing so. Some people like working with numbers and if he finds accounting enjoyable, he should feel free to do it.

The field of forensics is not one of the fastest growing fields in the United States. Nursing still maintains that lead, but much like nursing, (more…)

Few careers allow an individual the opportunity to fight crime on a regular basis. There are many, many great career opportunities for those interested in the criminal justice field, yet only a few of those careers can truly be labeled as the best crime fighting careers. If you want to become a full-time crime fighter, consider pursuing one of the following criminal justice career opportunities.

1. Police Officer. One of the most popular, and also most dangerous, crime fighting careers (more…)

The days of criminals waiting to be tracked down by police officers may be going by the wayside, with new crime fighting software being used by Scrantron’s Police Department. Officers have noted that this software allows for use of an interactive map, updated around 12:30 a.m. daily, alerting police and residents where potential crimes have occurred. This tool can be an excellent resource to protect residents, as well as deter crime.

While some criminals may be drug addicts that lack the ability to think straight, (more…)

The answer is yes, and no. There is crime in Detroit, just like any other major city. In fact, whether people realize it or not, crime is in every urban, suburban and rural area, especially in a trying economy. So, yes; there is crime in Detroit. The real question is how bad it is compared to other large cities.

For years, decades even, Detroit has had to bear the brunt of many jokes. The city has stood by while its reputation has been marred by reports of it being (more…)

If you want to usher in some new safety habits in concert with the onset of the New Year you might appreciate the following list of items that are easy to incorporate into your home safety plan.

1. Never answer your door based simply on the fact that someone is knocking or ringing the bell. You can always know who is on the other side before opening it by installing (or having installed) a wide-angle peephole. If you can’t see who is standing outside or do not like what you see, do not answer the door.
2. Never open your door to a service or package delivery service unless you are expecting such a delivery and know about it in advance. Even if you see someone through your peephole that is holding flowers or a package, ask them to leave it and do not open your door to collect it until you are certain they have left or someone else is with you when you open the door.
3. Post a “no soliciting” sign if you do not want anyone to knock on your door or ring your bell. Not only (more…)

With the holidays fast approaching a lot of people will be traveling, and with this increase in activity there is also the potential for an increase in crime. Following are some tips to keep in mind to keep your travels safe.

• If you are a woman traveling alone, book all reservations with your first initial and last name only since a feminine first name can often send unwanted signals.
• Wear the shoulder strap of your bag across your chest and walk with the bag away from the curb to avoid drive-by purse-snatchers.
• If you are alone, do not get on (more…)