Ways to Prevent Juvenile CrimeGrown folks with responsibilities don't have time to be running the streets. At least that's the thinking behind programs designed to keep kids out of trouble by putting them to work.
The Dropout-Crime ConnectionWhat if there was a way to stop people from committing crimes before they started? Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization that advocates for quality education and after-school programs as the best way to prevent crime and …
Who's In a Gang? Who Uses Crack?State and local jurisdictions develop their own definitions of "gangs," which can lead to confusion and ill-defined fears of gang violence. The Jackson Police Department does not have an official definition of a gang, but the Mississippi Street Gang Act …
How to Be SafeWhen I lived in the Washington, D.C., area, I knew a woman who was repeatedly on the receiving end of crime. She was mugged in the subway, had her purse snatched at a bar, was attacked and raped walking home. …
Preventing Auto TheftAuto thefts are usually crimes of opportunity, according to the University of Oakland Police Department's website. They can happen within seconds and are primarily a result of not being cautious and cognizant of the environment. You can decrease your chances …
Many Ways to Prevent CrimeThe best way to stop crime is to put children on a good path early, help strengthen their families and intervene as needed. These groups do just that in many ways.
The JFP's Crime-Fighting Manifesto"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." - Edmund Burke.
Fashion For a CauseThe Tougaloo Fashion For a Cause show starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Holmes Hall.
Don't Be a VictimEveryone needs a reminder to review safety rules. But every now and again those rules need to be updated.
Flower Girl PanicWhen Bebo, my younger brother, proposed to his girlfriend Anna, they asked my 4-year-old and my 2-year-old to be flower girls. The girls were as thrilled as I was terrified.
Avoiding Toddler TragedyAn "adults only" ceremony sounds nice, but for many weddings, it's almost impossible to keep the little people away. So what's a couple-to-be to do? Here are a few tips to prevent a toddler tragedy on your wedding day.
Gold and Orange and Red, Oh My!When it comes to color, I'm usually an equal opportunist. But since fall officially arrived and the temperatures are changing, I seem to only be able to focus on one side of the color wheel.
The Down There BluesThe waiting room at the Hinds Comprehensive Health Center's women's clinic was full. Women of all ages and races sat, some silent and some on the phone, anxious to go back to one of the examination rooms.
Sailing Our Own Race"There's a feeling in the air ..." So starts a favorite Better than Ezra song that reminds me of fall. Lately, that feeling has made me want to get outside and enjoy the great weather that this time of year …