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Survive A Bank Robbery
SURVIVE A BANK ROBBERY Bank Robbery Statistics Banks are robbed multiple times a day (based on the latest U.S. FBI statistics), so it is important that you understand how to stay alert and avoid putting yourself into further danger, if you fall victim to a robbery. The majority of bank robberies are “note-passing” attempts. [...]
The ‘Whistle-Blower’
The ‘Whistle-Blower’ What is ‘Whistle-Blowing’? Whistle blowing is legally known as a “Public Interest Disclosure”. This occurs oftentimes in the workplace or at post-secondary institutions. The term refers to the act of disclosing information about a wrongdoing. Examples: 1. An employee discovers that an executive is doing illegal conduct to gain profit, and then discloses this [...]
Survive Domestic Violence
Survive Domestic Violence What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is also known as domestic abuse, domestic violence abuse, spousal abuse, and family domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviours by one or both partners in a family, relationship, or cohabitation. The abuse can involve children and domestic violence, between two children [...]
What is Mediation?
Mediation What is Mediation? Mediation, also known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Dispute Resolution, and Conflict Resolution, is an alternative to trial. The parties involved must voluntarily agree to mediate, which means no one party shall be forced into mediation. What is a mediator? The mediator, the impartial party, works with the parties to [...]
Prepare For Court – First Appearance Hearings
Prepare For Court – Your First Appearance Hearing Preparing four your court appearance may be a very stressful matter. Whether you have a lawyer or not, it may be helpful to do some work in advance of your court hearing. To prepare yourself, do the following: Re-read all documents that were filed at the [...]
How To Deal With Blackmail
How To Deal With Blackmail Blackmail is a crime that involves threats to reveal true or false information about a person, to someone else, unless a demand is met. The threats may range from physical harm, to the threats for purposes of profit. It doesn’t matter how small you think the blackmail is, it [...]
Child Abduction
Child Abduction What is child abduction? Child abduction is the unauthorized removal of a minor. It is a parents’ worst nightmare to discover their child has been abducted. The first thing you need to do is to try and remain strong so that you can focus on getting through the following: Immediately call (911) [...]
Credit Myths
Credit Myths Myth #1 – Your Credit Remains “Good” By Making Minimum Payments This is not true. 30% of your credit score depends on the balances in which you owe. If lenders see that you are making only the minimum payments to these balances, they do not see progress in paying things off. Having [...]
