Jaqueline Henry, the senior director of youth education and employment services at the nonprofit United Community Corporation, recognizes the profound influence of environment on young individuals. Spearheading the Restorative and Transformative Justice Hub, a collaborative effort with Essex County, she…
The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a travel advisory, raising concerns about violent crime in popular Caribbean destinations, specifically the Bahamas and Jamaica. As travelers gear up for upcoming vacations, the advisory serves as a crucial alert regarding…
In the United States, a 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged with a hate crime for attacking a Sikh teenager wearing a turban while on a New York bus, as reported by various media outlets. On Thursday,…
Police say the two suspects held a cashier at gunpoint before taking off with cash in hand SAN ANTONIO – Two suspects robbed a gas station cashier at gunpoint last weekend and authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking…
Violent crime victims in New York City are expressing their outrage after NYC Mayor Eric Adams called the city the “safest big city in America” despite the rise in violent crime rates, Fox News reported. Violent Crime Victims Expressed Outrage…
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed David Schwartz and reappointed Hector Villarreal to the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for a term set to expire on January 31, 2024. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Representative Andrew Murr and reappointed Abigail…
April 7 (UPI) — A Texas man accused of setting fire to a synagogue in Austin, Texas, in October 2021 has pleaded guilty to a hate crime and arson charge. According to a press release from the Justice Department, Franklin Sechriest…
The Senate gave initial approval to a bill barring elected prosecutors from adopting policies that refuse prosecution of classes of crimes, such as controversial abortion offenses. AUSTIN – The Texas Senate gave initial passage to a bill Tuesday that paves…
After the Texas Department of Public Safety revealed to victims this month that it had unknowingly sent thousands of driver’s licenses, most of which belonged to Asian Americans, to an organized crime group, a victim is sharing details of credit…
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of crime survivors and the families of crime victims rallied at the Texas Capitol Thursday afternoon to advocate for increased victim support and reforms that are meant to break the cycle of crime. “Communities most harmed…