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UrduConcern over the safety of students, teachers, and administrators in U.S. schools continues to grow, in part as a result of school shootings. In response, partnerships between schools and law enforcement agencies have increasingly placed school resource officers (SROs) in…
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Save black lives
A call for racially-responsive strageties and resources for the Black community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Study reveals impact of powerful CEOs and money laundering on bank performance
Banks with powerful CEO’s and smaller, less independent, boards are more likely to take risks and be susceptible to money laundering, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study tested for a link between…
Finding toxic carcinogenic metals faster in foods and water
Finding out if the food and water we consume are safe from toxic and carcinogenic metals can now be much faster and simpler. Researchers at the University Johannesburg developed an efficient and more sensitive method to test for dangerous levels…
Researchers investigate effect of COVID-19 on UK organized crime
The effects of COVID-19 on Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) are being investigated by the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, UK. The research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of UK Research and Innovation’s rapid…
Study of US mass shootings, firearms homicides suggests two-pronged policy approach
Over the past 30 years, mass shootings have fueled calls for changes in gun ownership and concealed carry legislation, but few studies have evaluated whether permissive gun policies deter mass shootings, and none have determined if their effects are the…
UMD addresses African vulture poisoning with global disease and biodiversity implications
Findings suggest that a more holistic and coordinated approach leveraging community engagement and pre-existing resources could maximize conservation impacts
Report exposes rampant illegal fishing in North Korean waters
Ground-breaking study reveals hundreds of vessels fishing illegally in one of the world’s most contested ocean regions, contravening United Nations sanctions and fueling overfishing
Concerns over police head injuries
Head injuries may be worryingly common among police officers, according to a new pilot study led by the University of Exeter. In a sample of 54 UK officers, 21 (38.9%) reported having suffered a “traumatic brain injury” (TBI) resulting in…
Profiling of lone terrorists is flawed
“The lone actor concept appears might do more harm than good in providing an explanation of the causes and origins of terrorist acts,” says Associate Professor Bright. “Significant confusion surrounds correct profiling of lone terrorists. There are key unanswered questions…
TSU’s Center for Justice Research launches National Police Reform Advisory Group
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death and the resulting national outcry for systemic policing reforms, Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research (CJR) has formed a National Police Reform Advisory Group
Place doesn’t trump race as predictor of incarceration
For black Americans – particularly men – growing up in better neighborhoods doesn’t diminish the likelihood of going to prison nearly as much as it does for whites or Latinos, new Cornell research shows. “If you’re a black male in…
Place doesn’t trump race as predictor of incarceration
For black Americans – particularly men – growing up in better neighborhoods doesn’t diminish the likelihood of going to prison nearly as much as it does for whites or Latinos, new Cornell research shows. “If you’re a black male in…
National Pharmacy Organizations unite to take a stand against racial injustice
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Pharmaceutical Association and 13 national pharmacy associations have issued a joint statement in support of the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination: The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many…
BPS statement supporting Black Lives Matter and ending the cycle of violence
Statement attributable to the Committee for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) and the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) and Catherine A. Royer, BPS President
BPS statement supporting Black Lives Matter and ending the cycle of violence
Statement attributable to the Committee for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) and the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) and Catherine A. Royer, BPS President
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found. Specific training for bystanders makes them “significantly” more confident to take action when they see or hear wrongdoing…
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found. Specific training for bystanders makes them “significantly” more confident to take action when they see or hear wrongdoing…
Reducing neighborhood crime: Place management of alcohol outlets
Recent research from the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health suggests that neighborhood crime may be reduced by enhancing “place management” resources in and around off-premise…
One conflict, many sides: The story of Hong Kong’s year of unrest
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) and international academic publisher World Scientific announced today the launch of Rebel City: Hong Kong’s Year of Water and Fire –a new book that chronicles the political confrontation that has gripped the city since…
Nationwide survey about the corona pandemic
Researchers from the University of Freiburg, Stuttgart and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München conducted an online survey of more than 7,800 people in Germany from May 7-17, 2020 about their experiences and attitudes in the corona pandemic. The results are now being…
Nationwide survey about the corona pandemic
Researchers from the University of Freiburg, Stuttgart and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München conducted an online survey of more than 7,800 people in Germany from May 7-17, 2020 about their experiences and attitudes in the corona pandemic. The results are now being…
COVID-19 and terrorism: Assessing the short and long-term impacts of terrorism
A new report authored by Pool Re and Cranfield University’s Andrew Silke, Professor of Terrorism, Risk and Resilience, reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic is already having a significant impact on terrorism around the world. The report, ‘COVID-19 and terrorism: assessing…
COVID-19 and terrorism: Assessing the short and long-term impacts of terrorism
A new report authored by Pool Re and Cranfield University’s Andrew Silke, Professor of Terrorism, Risk and Resilience, reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic is already having a significant impact on terrorism around the world. The report, ‘COVID-19 and terrorism: assessing…
How do police view legalized cannabis? In Washington state, officers raise concerns
Washington State legalized cannabis sales to adults in 2012, the first U.S. state to do so. Yet little is known about how police, who are on the front lines of implementing the law, experience legalization. A new study evaluated the…
How do police view legalized cannabis? In Washington state, officers raise concerns
Washington State legalized cannabis sales to adults in 2012, the first U.S. state to do so. Yet little is known about how police, who are on the front lines of implementing the law, experience legalization. A new study evaluated the…
Police stop fewer black drivers at night when a ‘veil of darkness’ obscures their race
The Stanford-led study also found that when drivers were pulled over, officers searched the cars of blacks and Hispanics more often than whites
New Home Office funded report urges greater action for cybercrime victims
The first major UK study into victims of computer misuse crime has exposed the serious harm some victim’s experience, as well as barriers to reporting such offences, receiving support, achieving justice and the precarious resources dedicated by the police to…
Police stop fewer black drivers at night when a ‘veil of darkness’ obscures their race
The Stanford-led study also found that when drivers were pulled over, officers searched the cars of blacks and Hispanics more often than whites
New Home Office funded report urges greater action for cybercrime victims
The first major UK study into victims of computer misuse crime has exposed the serious harm some victim’s experience, as well as barriers to reporting such offences, receiving support, achieving justice and the precarious resources dedicated by the police to…
Research examines the impact of new technology used in video court hearings
A new academic evaluation of video-enabled justice published today (Monday 4 May) offers insights for courts, court users and others at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic looks set to necessitate a rapid increase in the use of technology.
Research examines the impact of new technology used in video court hearings
A new academic evaluation of video-enabled justice published today (Monday 4 May) offers insights for courts, court users and others at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic looks set to necessitate a rapid increase in the use of technology.
Working as peer-support specialist helps people with criminal and psychiatric histories
Study sees promise in increasingly-common paid role
Alternate light 5 times more effective in detecting bruises on victims of color
With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, rates of domestic abuse have increased; improved procedures are needed to detect bruises for people of color; a George Mason study found alternate light was 5 times better at detecting bruises on diverse skin tones
Working as peer-support specialist helps people with criminal and psychiatric histories
Study sees promise in increasingly-common paid role
Alternate light 5 times more effective in detecting bruises on victims of color
With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, rates of domestic abuse have increased; improved procedures are needed to detect bruises for people of color; a George Mason study found alternate light was 5 times better at detecting bruises on diverse skin tones
Nottingham researcher awarded £1.2 million fellowship for work into prison regulation and safety
Dr Philippa Tomczak has been awarded a £1.2 million grant through the prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship programme to further her work into prison regulation for safer prisons and societies. Over an initial four years, the…
Engineers are developing a test for rapid identification of body fluids at crime scenes
The disposable, low-cost tool will improve the speed and accuracy of investigations
Majority of US states and territories do not require day care providers to inform parents of firearms
Only nine out of 56 states and territories require either home- or center-based child care operators to inform parents when there are firearms on-site
Study: Visitor’s garden is improving prison visitation experience for all
AMES, Iowa — New research shows that a visitor’s garden designed and built by Iowa State University students and incarcerated individuals at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is helping to strengthen connections between the women and their children. Researchers…
Police training reduced complaints and use of force against civilians
Procedural justice strategies can help rebuild trust between officers and their communities
Koper & Lum studying policing innovations to reduce serious crashes on rural roads
Christopher Koper, Associate Professor, Criminology, Law and Society, and Cynthia Lum, Professor and Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP), Criminology, Law and Society, are conducting an evaluation of the implementation and effects of an evidence-based, data-driven, place-based, and problem-solving…
The Lancet Public Health: Study examines how Hong Kong managed first wave of COVID-19 without resorting to complete lockdown
Study suggests testing and contact tracing and population behavioral changes — measures which have far less disruptive social and economic impact than total lockdown — can meaningfully control COVID-19
Special issue explores consumer access and power
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False memories of crime appear real when retold to others
People are no better than chance at identifying when someone else is recounting a false or real memory of a crime, according to a new UCL study. The findings, published in Frontiers in Psychology , build on a previous study…
The Lancet: Modelling study estimates impact of relaxing control measures on possible second wave of COVID-19 in China
Use of real-time monitoring of COVID-19 transmissibility and severity to fine-tune control strategies offers best chance to minimise second wave of infection in mainland China, outside Hubei province
Security guards struggle with PTSD and lack mental health support
Security guards struggle with PTSD and lack mental health support. New report. New research shows that thousands of security guards in the UK are suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), having been exposed to frequent episodes of verbal and physical…
nTIDE Mar 2020: COVID-19 effects not yet seen in jobs data for Americans with disabilities
National Trends in Disability Employment — Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation & University of New Hampshire IOD – featuring The Women’s Project, which supports women with special needs transitioning from the justice system
Police officers’ views before and after Ferguson counter accuracy of Ferguson effect
The Ferguson Effect is the idea that increased public criticism and distrust of police following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, lowered police moral, which caused officers to withdraw from proactive policing and boosted the crime rate…
Police officers’ views before and after Ferguson counter accuracy of Ferguson effect
The Ferguson Effect is the idea that increased public criticism and distrust of police following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, lowered police moral, which caused officers to withdraw from proactive policing and boosted the crime rate…