When psychologist Earl B.H. Sutherland Jr., Ph.D, decided he didn't like the way forensic interviews in child abuse cases on the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations were being conducted, he didn't complain. He took action. Forensic investigators would interview children as a way of gathering evidence for prosecuting perpetrators. But once they were finished, that was … [Read more...] about Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse
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USA Most Wanted – Timothy Thomas Coombs
Summary: When last seen, Coombs had a full beard. In the past, he has had a short trimmed beard, mustache, and wore wire-rimmed glasses. He is known to alter his appearance. Coombs reportedly maintains very radical, anti-government, white supremacist beliefs, and is associated with the Christian Identity Movement. Indicative of his extreme religious beliefs, he has been seen … [Read more...] about USA Most Wanted – Timothy Thomas Coombs
Race has a very Strong Impact on how a Person is Treated in USA
One of the best things about being White must be not needing to wonder if the things that happen to you are because of your race. But if you’re a Person of Color in this country it can be tough to know if your race is influencing how others are treating you. Imagine almost always hearing car-alarms coincidentally chirp when walking through parking lots; and being watched … [Read more...] about Race has a very Strong Impact on how a Person is Treated in USA
The most important thing to know about Bullies
With bullies, a timely response is more important than a perfect response. Mary's story, below, is testament to that. Before we get to her story, let's define terms. Lots of aggressive behavior gets lumped under the heading of “bullying” these days, but I see it as systematic aggression for fun and profit at the expense of others. People can be rude or hostile without being … [Read more...] about The most important thing to know about Bullies
Strategy Games and Serial Killers
I have played chess with a serial killer. It was interesting to watch how his moves mimicked how he'd hunted victims. When he had the advantage, he gloated, and when he captured one of my pieces, he was "taking blood". He liked to suggest strategies and he focused on winning, which sometimes undermined him. (That's also how he got caught.) This got me to thinking about other … [Read more...] about Strategy Games and Serial Killers
