Fresh Month, Fresh Energy

As we move into May, it’s the perfect time to evaluate not only what’s getting done, but how it’s getting done. Momentum without direction can quickly lead to burnout, while intentional progress creates the foundation for long-term success. Use this point in the year to reset priorities, refine workflows, and focus your energy on the efforts that create the greatest impact.

This month, challenge yourself and your team to move beyond simply staying busy. Sustainable growth comes from building strong habits, clear systems, and space for strategic thinking. The organizations that thrive are rarely the ones doing the most — they are the ones doing what matters most, consistently and well.

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Exploring the Victim-Offender Overlap: General Strain Theory, Negative Emotions, and Gender Dynamics

Historically, the focus of the criminal justice system had primarily been on punishing the offender, while the victim’s needs and experiences were largely ignored. However, as criminology and victimology evolved, scholars realized that both victims and offenders required attention. While these disciplines were initially developed with distinct focuses on offenders and victims, it became evident that individuals could occupy both roles (Erdmann, 2022). Early victimologists such as Schafer (1968) and Wolfgang (1958) identified the need to examine the relationship between the victim and offender. As more research emerged, it was clear that the two were significantly interconnected (Averdijk et al., 2016; Dutton & Hart, 1992; Lo et al., 2020; Kushner, 2022).

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