
Diane Dimond: Teacher-Student Sex Crimes Serve as Wake-Up Call
In light of recent events, it's a good time for age-appropriate discussions with our children
Diane Dimond: One Priest’s Mission to Protect Congregants from Rogue Police Officers
Rev. James Manship steps up after hearing harrowing stories of harassment and racial profiling by the East Haven, Conn., Police Department
Diane Dimond: Why Do Pro Sports Teams Still Play Song By Sex Offender?
We've heard more than enough of Gary Glitter's 1970s hit 'The Hey Song'
Diane Dimond: Your Privacy vs. Police Investigations
U.S. Supreme Court ruling may make the job of law enforcement more complicated
Diane Dimond: Online Property Room Eases Burden on Police Departments
Retired detective's auction house sells confiscated merchandise and sends the money back to law enforcement
Diane Dimond: How Many Serial Killers Are There in America?
Murderers are always on the loose and could be anywhere; the best defense is to remain vigilant
Diane Dimond: Government Bullies Need Reining In
California animal lover and businessman becomes the target of government gone wild
Diane Dimond: New Year’s Wish List for Our Crime, Justice System
Lofty hopes and dreams focused on making our society better
Diane Dimond: ‘Layaway Angels’ Among Us Spread Christmas Cheer
At a time government is doing little 'that brings people together,' Americans are stepping forward to help one another
Diane Dimond: The Cult of the Disgraced and Misplaced
Media use people famous for being infamous to exploit scandals for ratings
Diane Dimond: Beware of the Online Holiday Scams
So-called 'bargains' will often end up costing you more in the long run
Diane Dimond: Murray Case Serves as Warning to Overprescribing Physicians
Conviction gives other prosecutors leverage in going after reckless doctors
Diane Dimond: Message to the Occupiers — Get Over it
If we want real change, let's cut the regulatory red tape and let our innovative spirit start doing the talking
Diane Dimond: Where’s the Public Campaign for Victims of Child Abuse?
Like the movement for breast cancer. there needs to be a groundswell of awareness about the plight of battered children
Diane Dimond: Penn State Rape Scandal Brings Shame to Pennsylvania
Those who knew about or suspected the sexual abuse that was happening but didn't speak up are all to blame
Diane Dimond: Inspired Justice in a World of Tight Budgets
Volunteers and donors behind the Spirit of Rockland Special Victims Unit help renew hope for a better America
Diane Dimond: Public Records Law Puts Jurors in Casey Anthony Trial at Risk
Sunshine laws allowing for easy access to information aren't always a good idea
Diane Dimond: The Halloween Sex Offender Hoax
It's a waste of police resources to go door to door when there's no evidence that trick-or-treaters are at higher risk
Diane Dimond: No Justice from Justice Over ‘Fast and Furious’ Firearms Scandal
There are so many unanswered questions, and no one is taking responsibility
Diane Dimond: Job Seekers with Police Records Paying the Price — Twice
Once time has been served, these people need the work and we need them to be working
Diane Dimond: Recovering Kidnapping Victim Jaycee Dugard, My Hero
Still coping with her own longtime ordeal as a slave to a serial rapist, she has dedicated settlement money and her life to helping others
Diane Dimond: Since When Is It a Crime to Take Photos or Video in Public?
Unsuspecting photographers become the target of overzealous security efforts
Diane Dimond: Laws on In Vitro Fertilization Slow to Catch Up with Science
It's time lawmakers consider the ramifications of our sperm donation system
Diane Dimond: Publicizing Safe Havens Would Save Lives of Newborns, Teen Parents
All corporations catering to young people should step up to help spread the word
Diane Dimond: Do Prisoners Deserve Free Medical Treatment?
Health care has become a luxury for many Americans but remains a perk for convicts
Diane Dimond: 9/11 an Unforgettable and Painful Anniversary
Let us remember, but without the televised overload of the country's worst terrorist attack
Diane Dimond: Readers Get Their Turn to Vent About Crime, Justice
Some columns and topics have touched a nerve with people
Diane Dimond: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Praying In Public Is Not Against the Law
Those crying 'separation of church and state' missing an underlying principle of America's freedoms
Diane Dimond: Frank Bender the ‘Re-composer’ of the Decomposed
His meticulous skull reconstructions brought justice for many victims by putting a face on the once unidentifiable
Diane Dimond: Failure to Test Is a Failure of Justice for Rape Victims
It's time for a nationwide effort to process the backlog of rape kits and get perps off the streets
Diane Dimond: In the Name of Justice, Perjury Should Never Go Unpunished
Roger Clemens and Cindy Anthony benefit from a legal system gone soft — to our detriment
Diane Dimond: Legal System Set Up to Give Rapists a Free Pass
Often it's the victims — and their pasts — who become the target of scrutiny and criticism
Diane Dimond: Casey Anthony Trial Makes the Case for Why We Dislike Lawyers
There should be a code of behavior that bars them from deliberately demolishing the reputations of others for the sake of their clients
Diane Dimond: The Families of Those Who Kill Are Victims, Too
Some struggle for years to get psychological help for their loved ones
Diane Dimond: After 40-Year War on Drugs, Next Logical Step Is Legalization
New policy involving regulations and taxation the best solution for a growing problem- 1. Santa Barbara Elks Lodge Honors Four Students of the Month
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