Incarceration Statistics in South Florida
Year after year, the United States surpasses much larger countries for having the highest incarceration rate in the world. Over the last forty years, the U.S. has seen a 500% increase in incarceration rates. The U.S. prison population has grown to such an extent, that it could be the equivalent of the population in one
How to Get a Restraining Order
If you are in an abusive relationship, or if at any point you feel your life or the life of a family member is in danger, you need to know you can take steps to protect yourself by filing a restraining order. A restraining order makes it a crime for the restrained person to come
How to Tell If a Loved One May be a Victim of Elder Abuse
Abuse can happen to anyone. However, our older adults are usually the most vulnerable to negligence, abuse, and exploitation. The number of elder abuse victims continues to increase year after year. In some instances, abuse can happen at nursing or assisted living facility, at a family member’s home, or even at the older person’s own