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- In 2010, a Violent Crime Happened in America Every 25.3 SecondsFBI statistics show that a violent crime occurred every 25.3 seconds in America during 2010. Still, those numbers are trending downward.
- California's Three Strike LawIn November of 1994 California passed legislation that would create mandatory sentencing of at least 25 years for a convicted criminals third felony. Other states followed and created similar laws that greatly increased repeat offenders jail time. The ult
- State's Rights for Better EducationGiven how diverse the problems facing the educational systems of various states are, solutions from Washington, D.C. tend to do more harm than good.
Safest Cities in America - Violent Crime RatesThis article ranks the safest cities in America by violent crime rates per 1,000 inhabitants.
Most Dangerous Cities in America - Violent Crime RatesThis article ranks the most dangerous cities in America by violent crime rates per 1,000 inhabitants.
Safest States in America - Violent Crime RatesThis article ranks the safest states in America by violent crime rates per 100,000 inhabitants.
Most Dangerous States in America - Violent Crime RatesThis article ranks the most dangerous states in America by violent crime rates per 100,000 inhabitants.
Violent Crime in Clinton Hill Area & TipsSome violent crimes took place last week and there have been problems in the park. Here's some helpful self-protection tips.
2 Violent Crimes in Downtown Brooklyn AreaMurder and more in downtown Brooklyn area.- NYC crime down, violent crime upHow safe are you when you are in New York City, really?
- Ferndale property crimes down slightly, violent crime up slightlyThe FBI's numbers show crime changing only slightly in 2009 as compared to the prior year
Lead Poisoning from Leaded Gasoline Probably Caused the Violent Crime Wave in the 1980'sResearch shows very strong reasons to believe that much violent crime is caused by lead poisoning. Lower violent crime rates in nine countries show a direct correlation to the banning of leaded gasoline.- How to Decrease Crime in a Liberal SocietyThere is a violent crime every 22.8 seconds and an aggravated assault every 37.8 seconds in the United States.
- Some Possible Effects of Crime on DemocratizationClearly, crime has some effect on democratization, just as any pervasive social phenomenon must. Current research seems to indicate that crime usually impairs democratization, but that is not true in all cases.
4.4 Percent Decrease in Total Crime in 09: According to FBI UCR ReportViolent crime and property crime decreased in 2009 according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report.- Personal Crimes AnalysisThis paper is an overview of personal crimes which are more commonly referred to as violent crimes.
- Crime Decreased for the U.S. Northeast Region in 2009 According to FBIDo you live in New England, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Middle Atlantic, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania? Then take a look at the FBI's 2009 crime stats for your area.
Red States Have Lower Violent Crime RatesCorrelation studies showing that the more Republican a state, the lower its violent crime rate, and the more Democratic a state, the higher its violent crime rate. The correlations are statistically significant.- VIOLENCE is a NATURAL GROWTH INDUSTRYThe Wall Street Journal (Jan. 8, 2010) carried a report about the decreasing violent crime rate across the country.
More Guns Equals Less Violent CrimeThis study demonstrates a statistically significant inverse correlation between U.S. states with higher percentages of gun owners and violent crime rates.
Crime in the United StatesThe FBI defines violent crimes as murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The FBI reports that violent crime decreased 4.4% in 2009. Learn more- Safest Cities and Tri City Areas in the United States for 2009From Orange County California to New England these cities and tri city areas are the safest to live.
- Natural Crime vs. Legal CrimeA fine line exists between what is considered immoral and what is considered illegal and many moral views are used to shape the law. The paper provides an analysis on the difference between natural crime and illegal crime.
- Crime and Fear - an Analysis into the Impacts of the "Fear of Crime" in SocietyEssay that looks into what the fear of crime is in modern society and how this fear influences and, to some degree, even operates the actions of individuals and the community to minimize risk of victimization.
- Federal Crime ReportingThis essay briefly explains the Uniform Crime Reports and the Nation Victim Crime Survey
- Violence on Television and in TeensExamining the relationship between violence on TV and teens.
- Violence and Gender in American YouthA discussion of theories regarding violence and the gender spread in environments, and their effect on American youth.
- Can "An Eye for an Eye" Punishment Stop Violent Crimes?This article uses the example of an Iranians eye for an eye sentence to question the idea that this type of justice can be used to deter others from committing violent crimes around the world and in the United States.
- The Power of IntuitionA research paper on the power of intuition.
- Violent Crime Drops in Charlotte, North CarolinaAccording to new statistics released by the Charlotte Mecklenburg police department at the end of October, violent crime is dropping.
- Review of the Current Literature on Reducing Violent CrimeIn the end, it is difficult to know for sure if a particular program will work to prevent violent criminal behavior.
- Violent Crime Trends and the Rational Choice TheoryA discussion of data collection methods used to understand violent crime trends and victimization; as well as the relevance of the Rational Choice theory in understanding and preventing these crimes.
- How Trace Evidence is Used to Solve Violent CrimesTrace evidence is one of the key aspects of investigating violent crimes. Read on to learn how it is collected, analyzed and applied during investigations.
- Is America Getting "Tougher" on Crime?A look at the strength of our current criminal justice system...
- Victims of Violent Crime in Rural Areas: Challenges You Might FaceIf 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
- Victim Compensation: Who Pays for Violent Crime?Victim compensation is a heavily-debated issue in government today, and is intended to help victims recover financially after a violent criminal assault. Learn more about your victim's rights in this article.
- How to Videotape a Violent Crime SceneAlthough crime scene photographs are crucial to the investigation of any violent crime, videotape has become just as useful for investigators. Read on to find out how to videotape a violent crime scene.
- How to Secure a Violent Crime SceneAny time a violent crime occurs, the scene is overrun by various professionals and media personnel. Everyone wants to do his or her job, and the area is often too small to hold everyone. This is why it is imperative to secure the scene.
- How to Properly Investigate a Violent Crime SceneIf 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.
- The Square Root of Violent Crimes: Race or Gender?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?





