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Law

An Overview on Domestic Violence

The law in California considers domestic violence as a crime. According to the criminal code section 273.5, accused are required to criminal penalties which include imprisonment and a participation in a 52 week batterer's treatment program. In order to meet the criteria, injuries has to be visible, couple must be […]

Family

Bullying: Effects on Child Mental Health

Children and teenagers have been impacted by bullying for millennia. However, the impacts of bullying on mental health, which affect not just the victim but also bystanders who watch it and the bullies themselves, have only lately come to light. What is bullying? According to the Centers for Disease Control, […]

Law

Florida Job Fatality Rights

Florida Job Fatality Rights refer to the legal rights afforded to the family members of individuals who die due to work-related accidents or illnesses in the state of Florida. These rights are designed to provide financial assistance and support to the deceased’s family members who have suffered a loss due […]

Society & Culture

Why Mauritania conducts and anti LGBT policy

Mauritania, a country located in West Africa, has been under scrutiny for its anti-LGBT rights stance. The country’s government and society view homosexuality as a taboo and a violation of Islamic law. This has led to an oppressive environment for the LGBT community, with many facing discrimination, persecution, and even […]

Law

Proofs Required to Modify a Child Custody Order

All marriages start with forever in mind, but not every marriage makes it to that. Couples may decide not to stay together through a divorce or legal separation. As much as couples have the right to determine what is best for them, the law requires that adequate provisions be made […]

Society & Culture

Challenges Gay Individuals Face in 2023

Gay life, also known as LGBTQ+ life, refers to the experiences and identities of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, coming out as gay can be a difficult and emotional process. Some may struggle with feelings of fear, shame, and isolation, especially […]