I am sharing this story about a woman who has endured unthinkable harm, and in doing so, I wish you could know her — not just her history, but her presence. If you were to meet her, you might pause on her face a little longer than expected. You might notice the quiet grace with which she moves through the world, carrying the weight of her experiences as others carry their handbags — with familiarity, with care, and without display. Nothing about her immediately reveals the countless wounds she

In the early 1970s Ann Wolbert Burgess (a psychiatric nurse) and Lynda Lytle Holmstrom (a sociologist) produced one of the most...

Stepping into the world of crime analysis and justice reform is a complex journey, often driven by a deep-seated desire to understand human behavior and advocate for the vulnerable. On a recent episode of the Mind Over Murder podcast, listeners were treated to an enlightening conversation with Laura Richards, a renowned criminologist whose career has spanned from the hallowed halls of New Scotland Yard to the intricate workings of the FBI. Beyond her impressive professional titles, Richards also