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Substance Abuse Treatment & Faith: FBO’s or Faith-Based Organizations as Models for Treatment

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: John D. Wilkins

Drug Treatment as Solution: Can Drug Treatment Sever the Connections with Crime and Poverty?

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: John D. Wilkins

The Bertillonage System: Determining Identity by Careful Measurement of Anatomy

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Alcohol Laws in Rural Alaska: Controlling Alcohol Abuse in Bush Alaska

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Sheila Gaquin

Peterson Prepares for His Arrest: Stacy Peterson's Husband has Long Been Suspect in Disappearance

In: Crime

By: Peter Moser

Yorkshire Ripper-Peter Sutcliffe: Peter Sutcliffe: A Modern-Day Jack the Ripper British Serial Killer

In: Crime

By: Vickie Britton

London's Ghost Squad Detectives: The Undercover Police who Cracked Post-War Blackmarket Crime

In: Crime

By: Martin Gosling

Asian Criminal Groups: The Chinese Triads, Japanese Yakuza and Vietnamese/Laotian Gangs

In: Crime

By: Scott Hayden

D.B. Cooper Parachute Found in WA: Skyjacker History Mystery May be Solved with Parachute Evidence

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Janienne Jennrich

Orthopedists vs Podiatrists: The Medical Profession Argues over Who is Allowed to Treat the Ankle

In: Law

By: Jeff Stanglin

Stacy Peterson Still Missing: Missing Woman's Husband, Drew, Claims He's "Prepared for Anything"

In: Crime

By: Peter Moser

American Notary Public Basics: General Overview of the American Notary Public Profession

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

The Death Sentence: Should Florida Take the Capital Out of Punishment

In: Penal System

By: Elizabeth Randall

Divorce in Canada: The Legal Requirements to Terminate a Valid Marriage

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

Marriage Annulment in Canada: The Legal Termination of an Invalid Marriage under Canadian Law

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

Wills Variation Claims in BC: The Moral and Legal Obligations of Testators in British Columbia

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

Motor Vehicle Accidents in BC: Five Steps to Take After Being in a Car Accident in British Columbia

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

The New Age of Consent in Canada: A Review of Recent Changes to the Law of Sexual Consent in Canada

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Chris Wendell

What Are Human Rights? The Philosophical Basis and Content of Rights Legislation

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Stephen McGroggan

Protection Against Identity Theft: How to Safeguard Your Identity

In: Crime

By: Scott Hayden

Midwest Murders: Starkweather: The Starkweather Case: History of a Mass Murder

In: Crime

By: Vickie Britton

The Legal Right to Farm: Agricultural Law as a Shield and a Sword

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

What is a Trust? A Brief Introduction To the Law of Trusts

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

What is a Contract? A Brief Introduction to the Law of Contracts

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

What is a Tort? A Brief Introduction to the Law of Torts

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

What is Legal Negligence? A Brief Introduction to the Law of Negligence

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

What are Damages? A Brief Introduction to the Law of Damages

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

The Problem with Law School: The Narrowing of Legal Education in the Age of Specialization

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

Challenges to Free Expression: Censorship is As Prevalent As Ever

In: Law

By: Adair Jones

Various Forms of Theft: Elucidating the Subtle Legal Definitions

In: Law

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Newark, NJ Murder Free For 33 Days: Violent City Goes Longest Without Homicide Report in Four Decades

In: Crime

By: Laura Smith

Tax Rebate and Other Scams: Be Wary of Identity Theft That Invokes The IRS Name

In: Crime

By: Lena Gott

The British Bill of Attainder: A British Law Enabling Conviction Without Trial

In: Law

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

The Right of Habeas Corpus: A Truly Fundamental Human Right

In: Law

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Seeking a Pardon in Canada: An Introduction to Sealing Your Criminal Record

In: Law

By: Chris Wendell

Project Ploughshares: No More War: A Profile of the Faith-Based Organization that Works for Peace

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

The Original Ponzi Scheme: Charles Ponzi's Name Means Investment Fraud Today

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Jill Browne

History of the Peace Symbol: An Explanation of the Symbol Used to Represent the Peace Movement.

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Paula Kirman

Charity Care in WA State Hospitals: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for Free Hospital Care in WA

In: Law

By: Betsy Sharp

Landlords May Have to Pay Tenants: Revised Landlord/Tenant Act Requires Revision of Lease Agreements

In: Law

By: William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

The Laws of Divorce and Marriage: Family Law Issues Seen in Television and Movies are Rarely Accurate

In: Law

By: Leah Lerman

Activism in the Winter: Staying Warm and Safe While Making the World a Better Place.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Visiting Someone in Jail: Guide to Visiting a Prison Inmate for the First Time

In: Penal System

By: Feature Writer Amy Urquhart

U.S. War Resisters in Canada: Why Canada Should Welcome Conscientious Objectors.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Personal Security Products: Taser Parties Featuring the Non-lethal C2 are Very Popular

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Honest Cops Get Bad Reputation: Crooked Cops Are the Minority

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Peter Moser

How To Become A Lawyer: Seven Steps to Starting a Career in the Law

In: Law

By: William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

Challenging Hearsay Evidence: Objecting to Hearsay Testimony in Probation Revocation Hearings

In: Law

By: William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

In Between Peace Events: Productive Down Time For Activists.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Police and Public Perception: Law Enforcement and Corrupt Officers

In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)

By: Peter Moser

Why Canada Must Leave Afghanistan: Troops Should be Pulled Out Immediately.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Teen Drivers & Cellphones: Text Messaging A Real Danger-But Jamming Cellphones Illegal in U.S.

In: Law

By: Steve Vogel

419 Scams Go International: Advance Fee Fraud Nets Millions Every Year

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Supporting the Troops: What does Being Patriotic Really Mean?

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Action on Security Certificates: National Day of Action Called for October 20

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Peace Action Called for October: Canadian Peace Alliance Issues a Call to Action

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Attracting New Peace Makers: How to Find New Members for Your Peace Group.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Murder-Suicide Within the Family: Dealing with Familicide When It Takes the Life of Someone You Love

In: Crime

By: Deborah Leigh Ketner

Peace and Vegetarianism: Social Activists Say No To Meat

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Starting a School Peace Group: Ideas for starting up a peace club at your school

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Alabama DUI Arrest: The Basic Categories of Punishment for DUI convictions in Alabama

In: Law

By: William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

The Language of Peace: How your words affect peace and harmony

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Identity Theft: Stats and Cases: A Rising Crime that Wears Many Hats

In: Crime

By: Nicholas Trinen

Stay Informed: How to keep up to date with peace issues

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Meth Labs and Kids: Methamphetamine Labs in homes where children reside

In: Crime

By: Richard Cleary

Peace and the Environment: Peace making and environmental activism go hand in hand.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

The Bong Hits 4 Jesus Case: Joseph Frederick and Student Speech Limited on or off School Grounds

In: Law

By: Richard Cleary

Law Enforcement: The White House, crime in the streets of DC; where are the police?

In: Law

By: Debra P Blackwell

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: The New Immigration Bill as of October 2007 might read like this:

In: Law

By: Debra P Blackwell

New U.S. Online Gambling Law: Proposed Act Might Bring Internet Gaming Back

In: Law

By: Mona Harb

Avoiding Conflicts While Planning: Ways to help event planning meetings to go smoothly

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

We the People vs Scooter Libby: In the case of Scooter Libby betrayal abetting and treason

In: Crime

By: Debra P Blackwell

Peace Event Safety: Peace events should be educational, motivational, fun, and safe.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Beware of Nigerian Scam: Fraudulent Checks from Overseas Swindlers can Create Unwanted Debt

In: Crime

By: Robert Allen Lawson

Guns In the Home: Firearms Are Always a Risk with Children Present

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Alan L. Hammond

Saint Patrick's Day: Irish Patriotism and Ireland's Patron Saint

In: Peace Making

By: George Frederick Winter

Activism and Life Balance: Is there really such a thing as an overload of peace making work?

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Sierra Leone Perpetrators Guilty: A New Leaf for Child Soldiers and Human Rights

In: War Crimes

By: Michelle Singerman

Peace Making vs. Peace Keeping: A comparison of terms that are spoken of much in the peace movement.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Elian Gonzalez and US Constitution: Legal differences:An Order by Fed. Court, a Search/ Arrest Warrant

In: Law

By: William De Salazar

Focus on the Big Killer: Drunk Drivers Need to be Worried About First

In: Crime

By: Chris A. Carberry

Empathy for the Devils: Do the "Sopranos" killers make us rexamine our view of murderers?

In: Crime

By: Ted Gay

The Six-Day War - 40 Years Later: A significant anniversary in the history of Israel/Palestine

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Palestine - Peace Not Apartheid: A review of the controversial book by Jimmy Carter

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Low Income Areas Crime and Police: Can You Talk to a Man With a Gun in His Hand?

In: Crime

By: Ted Gay

Health Care and The Peace Process: The Things One Person Can Do To Increase World Health and Peace

In: Peace Making

By: Kimberly Burnham

The U.S. vs. John Lennon: A review of this film about Lennon, his music, and his work for peac

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Fair Tax Act taxes the imagination: Advocates Say the Fair Tax Act Proposal is a Better Way to Tax

In: Law

By: Feature Writer Debbie Kwiatoski

Preparing for Jury Service: What to expect after receiving a jury summons

In: Law

By: Lyn Michaud

Nobel Peace Prize Race Heats Up: Al Gore and Shiela Watt-Cloutier take the Lead with Green Issues

In: Peace Making

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

George Galloway: A profile of a politician and peace activist

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Western Values and Hegemony: Imperialism or democracy?

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

The changing nature of war: challenging complacent assumptions about "peace in our time"

In: Peace Making

By: Marshall Nyman-Fenner

College Shootings And Gun Control: Virginia Tech: A Blow For The NRA

In: Crime

By: Julie Burtinshaw

The Music of Peace: Songs of the movement

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

The Plight of The Sudanese: Sudan Remains Positively Torn from Civil War

In: War Crimes

By: Morgan Lee Gray

Dealing With Discouragement: Don't let frustration keep you down.

In: Peace Making

By: Paula Kirman

Private Bodyguards For Hire: Need For Extra Security Heightened After 9/11

In: Crime

By: Carolyn Knapp

Zapatistas 2.0: Mexican Insurgents Unveil Communication Strategy and Global Campaign

In: Peace Making

By: Feature Writer Timothy Dzurilla

Jack the Ripper VS the Zodiac: A Comparison of two Psychopathic Killers

In: Crime

By: Vickie Britton

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