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Life as a man or woman who is transgender can include challenges ranging from severe negative judgment to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to tragic violence, abuse, suicide, and murder. Many people in society face challenges in life and wish to feel understood, accepted, and respected. Transgender people are no different even if others may not condone or agree with their opinions, beliefs, or perspectives.

The research for this article is based on studies in America and England. It shows that discrimination from family members, colleagues, employers, landlords, and others can push transgender people into illegal activities to survive and can place them at a higher risk of getting in criminal trouble with the law and becoming incarcerated. This article will discuss What Are Some Of The Best Ways For Transgender People To Cope In Prison?

There have been tons of prison abuse stories hitting our media space for the longest time now, and proven and significant measures would go a long way in curtailing the issue. Things can be done to help prisoners overcome the trauma that comes with their abuse. Prison life is certainly not a walk in the park, and it is supposed to be a correctional or rehabilitation center, not a torture house, however sometimes, this seems to be the case. This blog article will discuss How To Best Help Prisoners Deal With And Overcome Prison Abuse.

In court, sometimes eyewitness testimony may be required for further investigation. You cannot always trust some of those witness testimonies as they may be false and exaggerated testimonies and accounts of the incident or case. Some witnesses may not even be in the right frame of mind psychologically.

In a legal sense, eyewitness testimony refers to an individual's firsthand account of an event that they witnessed (usually one that is suspected to be or considered to be a crime). This blog article will discuss 10 Ways Eyewitness Testimony Can Be A Problem In Criminal Convictions.

When the monitored release of an incarcerated individual into the public occurs, this is called a conditional release. The conditional release has gained more popularity now than in the past.

Sometimes, we may see an individual who is found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) to be under a conditional release program. Although the conditional release is monitored, it may not be as controlled as probation.

Accepting an individual into a conditional release program can mean that he or she must have met some criteria. Let's call these criteria requirements for conditional release. This blog article will discuss How Effective Are Conditional Release Programs And Requirements For Criminal Defendants?

The death penalty as a punishment is as old as time itself. It has been in existence for several millennia. We can see it in Bible stories where people were stoned to death for adultery and even in the crucifixion story that is the bedrock of Christianity.

The reasoning behind execution for crimes varies around the world. For some countries in the Pacific region, an accusation of sorcery can earn you the death penalty while in other westernized countries, it is murder, rape, etc. that can result in a death penalty sentence. This article will discuss 10 Interesting And Popular Facts About The Death Penalty You Should Know that can give you a better understanding of the death penalty.

Incarceration is a common theme in every society, as it is designed to keep people who have been sentenced as lawbreakers behind bars for a specific period. Most times, this incarceration can take be a long period, depending on the severity of the crime(s) and case. These incidents, as much as they affect someone have a lasting impact on members of their family.

The period of incarceration can be a trying time for everyone involved, but one family member not usually considered is a pet. Yes, we keep the little guys at home as a company during our trying times, whether a cat, dog, or even a bunny. This article will discuss “Are Pets Affected By The Incarceration of Their Owners Or Caretakers?”.

Over the years, one of the main challenges facing prison authorities worldwide is finding out the best ways to handle prisoners' overcrowding effectively. While overcrowding has always been a significant concern for the Bureau of Prisons in the U.S, the COVID-19 global pandemic has further brought the matter to the front burner of national discussion. This article will discuss 5 Best Ways To Help Reduce Jail And Prison Overcrowding.

Due to COVID-19, incarceration rates have decreased among U.S. prisoners. Incarceration in state and federal prisons and local jails in the United States dropped from around 2.1 million in 2019 to 1.8 million by mid-2020—a 14 percent decrease. This is due to such factors as some prisoners being placed on home confinement by the Courts and the Bureau of Prisons due to COVID-19 risk factors, some prisons refusing to accept new prisoners, and some parole officers granting leniency for low-level violations.

Nevertheless, the effects of incarceration prior to the pandemic are still very present in society. Whether you have a family or friend that has been incarcerated or not, it's important to understand the effects of loss of freedom. This article will discuss 10 Compelling Reasons To Be Concerned About Incarceration In The U.S.

Until 1899, children from seven years old and above were tragically tried and sentenced to prison or death by a criminal court when convicted of a crime. They were sentenced to adult prison and suffered the same severity of punishment, prison abuse, and hard labor until prison reforms were made. Juvenile courts came into being after young children who were pardoned could not be rehabilitated back into society due to the prison mentality they suffered. This article will discuss 10 Things You Should Know About Juvenile Criminals and Sentencing.

One of the most painful experiences some families bear is talking to a loved one while being restricted by thick glass. It could be more painful when there is no glass, but they cannot hold each other (during this pandemic) after months of visitation plans. Incarceration can cause severe detachment from the family and friends of a prisoner. The loss that this separation brings can cause loneliness, depression, anxiety, and attempts of suicide. Consequently, the lack of communication and loss of connection with a loved one while dealing with incarceration can leave inmates helpless. With the issues both men and women prisoners deal with daily, receiving terrible news about a loved one who passed away can be detrimental to every part of an inmate's existence. This article will discuss 7 Ways To Help An Incarcerated Loved One With The News Of Death.