No one would have expected “prison” to mean so many things to so many people. It’s a severely flawed branch of the government to many, a form of rehabilitation for the deviant for others or a business to those who harbor disdain of the system. For the poor, though, it’s an inescapable event in their […]
It’s Never Simple for Poor People to Get Out of Jail Read Post »
The prevalent notion that a prison cell is a dark and depressing place, void of any comfort, is relatively true. People, in general, fear arrest primarily because they don’t want to end up in jail. Apart from the loss of freedom, imprisonment can also bring forth other sorts of medical conditions, and while the mental
Escape the Trauma of Imprisonment: Bail Bonds and Mental Health Read Post »
Domestic violence is a very serious charge in North Carolina – and for a good reason. Statistics from the National Coalition suggest that over a million women in the country are victims of domestic violence. And while it doesn’t get as much attention, some men are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner, too.
Domestic Violence and North Carolina’s 48-Hour Rule Read Post »
Having a good friend sent to prison is heartbreaking. Incarcerated individuals are removed from their regular lives for months, years, or even a lifetime. This is a very challenging moment for both your friend and the family. As a friend, you’re probably figuring out how to help out. It’s a struggle to maintain a relationship
How to Be A Good Friend to Someone in Prison Read Post »
A divorce is not a walk in the park, no matter how amicably you and your ex-spouse decided on it. You’ll face awkward situations sooner or later. Here are some tricky divorce scenarios you wouldn’t want to get into but may inevitably have to face. And, here are the ways to handle them. Divorcing a
Tricky Divorce Scenarios and How to Handle Them Read Post »
