Investigating Caregiver Abuse

Caregiver abuse is typically defined as abuse by someone providing care for the elderly or a person with a disability. Elder abuse is a broad term encompassing all types of abuse and neglect but not always specifically caused by someone in a caretaker role. The term...

Cyber Crime

As the world becomes more reliant than ever on technology so does our individual risk of becoming a victim of cyber crime. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are attempting to combat this growing problem, but the threat is growing steadily and rapidly....

What the Term Pedophile Really Means

The statistics are staggering. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys will be a victim of child sexual abuse during their lifetime. But what is a pedophile exactly? It’s a term that is often thrown around but largely...

Helping Domestic Violence Victims

Whether in a professional capacity as an investigator or personally dealing with a friend or family member, speaking with domestic violence victims can be a challenge. There is a level of sensitivity that is required when speaking with a victim and gathering...

Profile of Domestic Abusers

There is no one hard and fast profile of a domestic abuser. They come from all walks of life and all races, socioeconomic backgrounds and all professions. Investigators or anyone that assumes you can tell an abuser from just looking at them or from engaging in simple...