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Myths and Facts About Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is described as a “silent epidemic” because so many are unaware of the scope of the trafficking problem. Those who are aware of human trafficking often have significant misconceptions regarding what it entails, who is targeted, and what trafficking.

Nevada Explores Literacy as Alternative to Juvenile Detention

If Thomas were an adolescent now, he might not have served 13-years in prison. In 2000 Thomas was 15 and committed armed robbery. Nevada had just tightened laws against juvenile offenders as part of a national wave instituting harsh laws. The goal.

Sexual Assault Prevention

A large portion of our work entails preventing sexual violence and promoting awareness throughout by the amplification of the Primary Prevention message funded through the Nevada State Health Division’s Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Two Officers Shot in Las Vegas

Tensions between the police and the public they serve can lead to tragedy. Two Las Vegas police officers paid with their lives when a pair of individuals acted on anti-police rhetoric. In a tragic incident, the two officers were killed by a.

California Initiative on Marijuana Still Alive; Sentencing Reform and Prisoners’ Rights Measures Fail to Qualify

[caption id="attachment_19245" align="alignleft" width="300"] Narcotic in the red sign vector isolated. Drug addiction is prohibited and forbidden. Danger for health, heroin in spoon.[/caption] The proposed California initiative to legalize marijuana under state law, 07-0064, is still alive, and its organizers continue to.

Store Owner’s Business License Confiscated By Vegas Officials Due To Drug Arrest

In early February, the Metro police found 24 pounds of a drug called Spice from the 702 Mart located at East Charleston Boulevard. Thamer Jarjees, the store owner had already been warned twice about the fact that it’s illegal to sell this.

Woman Arrested in Attempt to Shoot Boyfriend

A 41 year old woman has been arrested after attempting to shoot her boyfriend. Arrested overnight, As per information provided by the Metro Police, Renee Coughlin is believed to pointed a shotgun at her boyfriend and barricading herself at a residence in.

Minor Traffic Stop Turns Violent

A traffic stop due to a broken taillight turned bloody according to a video revealed by Metro Police’s body camera. The incident left an officer wounded and the perpetrator dead. According to the video, James Todora, a 54-year old was stopped by.

Supreme Court Overrules Michigan v. Jackson and Presumption that Waivers of Right to Counsel After the Right to Counsel Has Been Invoked Are Invalid

In an opinion issued on Tuesday, Montejo v. Louisiana, — S.Ct. —-, 2009 WL 1443049 (2009), the Supreme Court removed a layer of protection of criminal defendants against coercive and badgering police interrogations by overruling, Michigan v. Jackson, 475 U.S. 625, 106.

Alleged Identity Theft Ring Strikes Federal Reserve Chief Bernanke’s Family

CNN reports that Shona Michelle Young was arrested in Miami on Monday. Young and 22 others face fraud charges on allegations that they operated an identity theft ring which defrauded others of more than $2.1 million. Young was allegedly carrying a fake.