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Thought Control: A Criminal Mastermind’s Greatest Weapon

Posted on April 10, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Overview Thought control (aka brainwashing, mind control, and re-education) is a complex process – but a relatively straight-forward concept. Basically, the idea behind brainwashing is that our minds can be controlled or altered through a series of psychological tactics. … Continue reading →

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Evolving Societal Threats: 5 Crimes of the Future #crime #justice

Posted on August 22, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Technology is a wonderful tool that has changed the fabric of our lives. But, on the flip side, our dependency on technology can have frightening consequences. And that leads us to the scary phenomenon that is occurring across the globe … Continue reading →

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Social Order: The Historical Evolution of Policing

Posted on March 1, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Throughout civilized history, it has been vital for society to maintain some semblance of order with respect to crime. And, although, in ancient times, there existed no official, organized police function, people still managed to keep crime somewhat under control. … Continue reading →

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American Gangs: 5 Notorious Gangs

Posted on September 24, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of www.dosomething.org Gangs have plagued the fabric of American society, in some form or another, for centuries. In the United States today, there are a staggering 1.4 million gang members spread over an estimated 33,000 violent gangs. Despite the general ruthless and … Continue reading →

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The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on April 16, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and…

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The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jchasenovelist

In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and a few helpful pieces of technology … Continue reading →

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They Hide Behind a Mask of Normalcy

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“Mankind has a natural predator, the psychopath, and this predator is invisible because there are no easily discernible markings that set him apart.” This quote was taken from, The Trick of the Psychopath’s Trade: Make Us Believe that Evil Comes … Continue reading →