Monthly Archives: November 2022
Bankruptcy Related To Traumatic Brain Injury
For a family dealing with a serious injury to a loved one’s brain and/or spinal cord, the physical and emotional trauma can be absolutely devastating. Unfortunately, the pain can and does spread to other areas of life, one of which can be finances. How can a traumatic brain injury (TBI) result in a bankruptcy?… Read More »
Trauma Bonding: Why Some Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships
Why stay in an abusive relationship? The question has been asked by families and friends of abuse victims over the decades. It seemingly makes no sense for anyone to opt to continue giving abusive individuals more and more opportunities for cruel and/or violent acts. What gives? Trauma Bonding It may seem hard to believe,… Read More »
When Mental Health Issues Impact Criminal Justice
Half of the people behind bars in jails across America suffer from some type of mental health issue. The same is true for two-thirds of people in prisons. Why are we incarcerating people who need mental health assistance? What gives? Senseless Incarceration We know that when mental health problems plague an individual, those problems… Read More »
Understanding Search Warrants And Affidavits
The nation was riveted to the news: Former president Donald Trump’s Mara Lago resort had been the location of an FBI search. There were reportedly dozens of agents on the property, going through various rooms, and even Trump’s safe. Since then, the media has been flooded with words like “warrant” and “affidavit.” Understanding these,… Read More »