Finding Housing as a Convicted Felon in California: What You Need to Know
Finding a place to call home is a struggle for everyone, but for individuals with a criminal record, the search can be particularly challenging. Every state has different laws about renting to people with criminal records, so navigating the legal landscape can be...
Some Ways Your Criminal History Could Impact Your Current Case
Are you facing a criminal charge in California? Do you have prior convictions or offenses? If so, your current case may be affected by any past run-ins with the law, regardless of whether or not they resulted in a conviction. How? Because the criminal justice system...
The Risk of Joking about Threats on Social Media Platforms – Why Students Need to Stop
Social media has become a significant part of our daily lives. Everywhere you look someone is either on their phone, iPad or tablet and using social media platforms to express their views and connect with others. Sadly, it has also become a platform for threats and...
Criminal Convictions and Their Lasting Consequences
Even though the United States criminal justice system has a noble goal at rehabilitation, being charged with a crime can have serious and long-term consequences. It’s sad but true. Who would think that once you’ve paid your full debt to society for a bad decision made...
Unpacking the Roots of Youth Violence
It has become increasingly clear that youth violence is a growing problem in our society. But why? What are the root causes of this kind of violence? Is it simply a matter of people making bad decisions in the heat of the moment, or is there something more at play?...