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POPSSelf Care and Healing for Advocates... Those who are in the position of helping others often forget to help themselves until they reach the stage of "burnout." This article gives some ideas about self care before burnout.
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POPSEyes For Lies Fascinating review of interview with Josh Powell, husband of missing mother, Susan Powell.
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POPSLive Your Dream Karen Rae Elkins is a female professional fisherman. She is emerging from a life of abuse and living her dream......you can, too!
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POPSPeople Perish for Lack of Knowledge Clear, concise, and valuable instruction from Charles Moncrief on how we can take action agains the judicial system if there is clear misconduct on the part of a judge, prosecutor or attorney. Not easy, not emotional, but very wise information!
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POPSCharlie Sheen: "Abra Kadabra" What makes the Charlie Sheen case so special? Why are not ALL victims of abuse and their children afforded the same protection from possible future violence?
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POPSRenee Pernice: A Year Missing Someone knows something, they always do, and until they are forthcoming with information to solve the cases of both Renee Pernice and Star Boomer, there will be families living on hold, children constantly wondering, and those who care deeply searching for answers.
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POPSDomestic violence and stalking victims get new legal protections Other noteworthy changes taking effect Friday: --The Illinois State Police will be required to deny or revoke a firearm owner's identification card when the owner is subject to a domestic violence order of protection. --The Illinois Department of Corrections must issue a warrant for the arrest of any parolee charged with domestic violence or stalking, and anyone convicted of these crimes must be supervised by a parole agent who has completed at least 40 hours of domestic violence training. --Strangulation of a family or household member will be considered aggravated domestic battery, a class 2 felony requiring at least 60 days in prison.
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POPSRenee Pernice: Missing For 1 Year Jan.1 I can only hope that this new year will find some answers, as well as justice, for this family. Two small children do not understand what happened to their mother a year ago. What can you say to them for comfort?
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POPSNo Rehab For Sex Offenders! Sex offender registries are a great tool for law enforcement and to the general public but they only inform us they do not protect us.
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POPSBring Them Home If you were to ask a dozen strangers on what they want for Christmas the response for each person would be different.
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POPS"Suddenly" Lisa Stebic would never have left without taking her children.
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POPSMaking a Mark in Life Being a victim of crime leaves it’s mark on one’s life. Crime is on the nightly news, written about in books and on Blog Talk Radio. But you can’t walk into the Hallmark Store and find a card that says Sorry for your Rape, or Sympathy for the Murder of your Child.
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POPSDeadly Disclosure Maybe we don't need murder laws as long as a family member is involved. Then we can raise-up our society to the level of Iran and live life with that kind of legal system.
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POPSWho Really Cares About Missing Persons? When a person goes missing there are so many victims. A whole family, a whole community and a whole country are subjected to the fears, anxieties, and worries about a person who is gone. Who really cares about a missing person? Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, and many, many strangers who step up daily to help and support
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POPS"The Elephant in the Room" Remember that every day they may be re-experiencing the event through dreams, memories, emotions or injuries that take time to heal.
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POPSA Terrible Case of GOOD vs. EVIL To paraphrase one of Dora’s favorite old saying, evil triumphs when good men (and women) do nothing. Will you help to keep all little girls safe and join us in writing the Governor and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board? Please ask that Scott W. Darnell be denied all clemency. Write to: Illinois Prisoner Review Board, 319 E. Madison St., Suite A, Springfield, Ill., 62701. And/or contact Governor Pat Quinn, 207 State House, Springfield, IL 62706.
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POPS"Thank My Lucky Scars" Ward found a "life peace" most of us only dream or read about. His body is covered with scars and he realized that each "scar" was the one thing in his life that brought him closer to the people and experiences that helped others make important transitions in their lives. He does not know the meaning of the word "can't," in fact it's banned from his vocabulary except when he is giving one of his witty speeches.
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POPSThe Slaughter of Kathryn, Connor and Cameron Maxwell You can prevent a tragedy if you are willing to acknowledge that family homicide and domestic violence are real crimes. Learn the signs of trouble, abuse, stalking, domestic violence, get involved by holding community informational gatherings, post the information in the schools, business and places of worship. If you begin a dialogue you just might be surprised at how many lives will be saved in the process.
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POPSBehind Bars the Drama Of Drew Peterson Continues... It should be interesting as Will County prosecutors present facts during the trial while Peterson's defense team of chicken, hot sauce and thighs mixes an enlightening concoction of documents in an attempt to exclude hearsay testimony when the murder trail for Kathleen Savio begins.
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POPSOvercoming Fear! "Time's UP!" We can try to deny fear and dismiss it. It doesn’t work for any length of time, no matter how many times we tell ourselves that we shouldn’t be afraid.
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POPSTrust In Your Journey Whatever your specific purpose may be, my immediate purpose is to encourage you to find the good that lies ahead for you. Blessings to each of you on your journey.
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POPSTyler Perry's Story Gaetane Borders lists the warning signs of possible child sexual abuse. ALL parents should read this!