Articles tagged with Violence
A recent study by University of Kentucky researchers found a 12-13% lower rate of sexual violence victimization in schools that implemented the Green Dot program, resulting in 120 fewer sexually violent events. The five-year program, funded by CDC and partnering with local organizations, was shown to be cost-effective and culturally im...
A study found that family medicine physicians are unprepared to intervene with male patients known to have perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV). Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and Public Health conducted interviews with primary care physicians who reported experiences with such cases. The findings highligh...
A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that transgender and gender-fluid teens face widespread abuse, including child abuse, physical assault, bullying, and cyberbullying. The study found that up to 70% of trans and gender-fluid teens reported being exposed to multiple forms of aggression.
The NSF Law and Social Sciences program has awarded over $5 million to fund 23 projects and four workshops. The program focuses on scientific exploration of law and legal systems, supporting research on topics such as litigation, legal decision-making, governance, crime, and violence.
This special issue of Science explores advances in forecasting policy, political violence, human behavior, and election predictions. Researchers unveil a modeling technique that can predict election outcomes with high accuracy, finding strong correlations between polling data and presidential election results.
A study published by UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program found that prior DUIs and other alcohol-related convictions among legal handgun owners in California significantly increased the risk of arrest for violent or firearm-related crimes. The increase was fourfold to fivefold, independent of other risk factors.
Researchers found similar judgements across nationalities on violent act severity, enabling better crime classification for international organisations. The study highlights the need for a nuanced approach to classifying violence, taking into account differences in severity.
A study at Southern Methodist University found that parents and nonparents alike rate spanking as more common, acceptable, and effective than corporal punishment. Researchers suggest changing semantics of discipline to reduce violence and prevent harm to children.
A new study by Drexel University found that lower neighborhood socioeconomic status increases heart disease and stroke risk among black residents. Every step down on an established disadvantage scale resulted in a 25% increase in risk of cardiovascular disease.
A new special section of Child Development explores the developmental course of violent offending, including factors such as emotion regulation skills and judgment. The research aims to inform novel practices and policies to prevent severe youth violence.
A scoring system, known as Dr. Logan's triage tool, can help law enforcement identify high-risk individuals who may pose a threat to criminal justice officials. The tool assesses danger-related factors such as rule breaking, violence at a young age, and substance abuse to predict attacks against police, judges, and other officials.
Researchers analyzed data from 3,473 adults with mental illnesses to identify key indicators of subsequent risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of violence. The study found that affective symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, were closely associated with both committing and being a victim of violence.
A new study found that adolescents are up to 183% more likely to carry out violent acts if their friends have also committed the same act. The contagion extends beyond friends to up to four degrees of separation, making it essential to stop violence in one person to prevent it from spreading to others.
A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals a significant connection between exposure to gang violence and severe depression, with 36% of women exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. The research highlights the often-overlooked impact of traumatic experiences on mental health in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Over 300 participants from 80 nations share expertise on torture rehabilitation, addressing issues like Syria's refugee crisis and Guantanamo Bay survivors' denied rehabilitation. The symposium aims to deliver on the right to rehabilitation, a UN-recognized right for victims of torture.
A special edition of the International Journal for Equity in Health examines Brazil's improved access to medical care and highlights areas where health inequalities persist. The study finds disparities in healthy life expectancy, chronic diseases, mental health care, and violence across different regions and socioeconomic groups.
A new study found that 14% of teenage girls and 13% of boys report being stalking victims, leading to increased symptoms of depression and risky behavior. The survey also revealed that teens in the victim class were more likely to engage in behaviors such as binge drinking and sexting.
A recent study conducted at UBC's Okanagan campus found that individuals with higher levels of psychopathic personality traits are more likely to engage in intimate partner violence. The research also suggests that it is the personality traits themselves, rather than substance use, that are associated with violence.
Researchers found atypical burials with signs of violence, challenging traditional theories of witchcraft and blood feuds. The study suggests that violence was used to signal power and prestige, potentially leading to further conflict and biological fitness benefits.
Dr. LeConté Dill received the Women's Caucus Highest Scoring Abstract award at the American Public Health Association conference for her research on gender-based inequities in violence experienced by teenage girls in their dating relationships. Her study explores the role of trauma and resilience among urban girls of color, highlightin...
Research by Drexel University's Loni Philip Tabb found a significant increase in violent assaults for each additional establishment with a liquor license added to the area. Aggravated assault rates rose 8% in areas where new off-premises outlets were granted, and 5% for every on-premises outlet.
A new study from UTHealth found that 15% of sixth-grade students reported perpetrating at least one form of cyber dating abuse. The most common forms of abuse were using a partner's social media account without permission and making them afraid of responding.
A new study by UMass Amherst researcher Bernhard Leidner investigates the consequences of national trauma for both victims and perpetrators. The research aims to explore how different perceptions of intergroup violence and trauma can escalate or de-escalate conflict.
Participants shared concerns about providers accessing their browsing history, verbal abuse, and harassment. Eleven Wikipedia editors expressed similar fears, despite helping shape the online resource.
A new study by Yale University researchers found that the initiation of violent raids among the Nyangatom nomadic tribal group depends on the presence of leaders who have participated in many raids and hold central positions in their social network. Non-leaders, however, had a bigger impact on raid participation due to their friendships.
New research finds a positive association between community violence exposure and subsequent violent behavior among African American and Latino male youths. The study suggests that repeated exposure can lead to emotional desensitization and increased aggressive behaviors.
A study found that men who gamble are more likely to act violently towards others, with the most addicted gamblers at greatest risk. The research also showed a strong association between gambling and violence, even after adjusting for other factors.
Researchers at Drexel University found that TANF participants face overwhelming adversity, including violence and childhood trauma. Despite this, many participants are highly motivated and confident in their career readiness, highlighting the need for trauma-informed programs to support success.
School nurses play a critical role in identifying and preventing digital dating violence, which can involve harassment, stalking, or controlling a partner via technology and social media. The American Association of School Nurses emphasizes the importance of conversation about healthy relationships, safe internet use, and online behavior.
A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that students who feel safer at school are more attentive and have fewer symptoms of depression. The researchers suggest that factors such as bullying, poverty, and neighbourhood environment also impact feelings of safety and academic engagement.
A University of Utah study contradicts traditional expectations by finding that surpluses of men are associated with higher levels of marriage, relationship commitment and paternal involvement. This challenges the prevailing notion that an abundance of single men lead to outcomes of crime, violence and broken homes.
A recent study examined telephone calls received by a regional sexual assault hotline, revealing that 40.7% of callers were victims themselves, with most calls reporting sexual assault with physical contact. The study emphasizes the need for training in handling both immediate and long-term emotional impacts of sexual assault.
Researchers suggest that analyzing and countering terrorist narratives can be an effective way to reduce recruitment. By understanding the processes used by terrorists to persuade people to join their groups, experts can craft counter-narratives that contradict these themes and promote alternative messages.
Exposure to nature videos reduces aggressive behavior among inmates, with a 26% decrease in violent infractions. Inmates who viewed the videos also showed reduced negative emotions and behaviors.
A Swedish study found that trigger events like exposure to violence were linked to increased risk of violent crime among patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The study also revealed a higher risk for individuals without psychiatric diagnoses who experienced similar triggers.
A small rise in alcohol prices could significantly reduce violence-related injuries in England and Wales, with an estimated 6,000 fewer emergency care visits per year. The study suggests that reforming the current alcohol taxation system would be more effective at reducing violence than minimum unit pricing.
Research suggests a small increase in alcohol duty may reduce violence-related emergency department visits by 6000 annually. Lower on-trade and off-trade prices are associated with higher attendance rates.
Tampon manufacturers could dedicate a portion of their revenues to support public health programs preventing domestic and sexual violence, affecting over a billion women globally. Effective strategies have been identified but remain underfunded due to stigma.
Researchers have developed a new model called CLASH that suggests hot climates with less seasonal variation lead to more aggression and violence. This is due to a faster life strategy, reduced focus on the future, and decreased self-control, resulting in quicker reactions and increased aggression.
The CLASH model suggests that hot climates with less temperature variation lead to a faster life strategy, less focus on the future, and less self-control, contributing to more aggression and violence. Researchers believe their model can help explain the impact of climate on rates of violence in different parts of the world.
New research found that children who experienced frequent hunger as kids were more than twice as likely to exhibit impulsivity and injure others intentionally. The study suggests that addressing childhood hunger may help reduce violence, especially among white, Hispanic, and male participants.
A Swedish study examines homicide trends over time in Sweden, finding that female perpetrators are more likely to target children and use asphyxia, while male perpetrators tend to use knives. The research also highlights differences in classification of offenses and mental disorder assessments between genders.
New data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program reveals that fatalities in organized violence decreased to less than 118,000 in 2015, ending an alarming trend of increases since 2011. The rise in conflicts involving states and non-state actors continued, driven by the civil war in Syria.
A new study finds that mental health professionals overestimate their ability to identify mentally ill patients who may engage in firearm violence. The researchers conclude that mental health professionals need more training on firearms issues to prevent firearm trauma by the mentally ill, with a focus on firearm suicides.
The Nordic countries exhibit both high levels of gender equality and disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. Despite these contradictions, researchers believe that understanding the underlying causes may offer tools to combat IPV globally.
Researchers found that nearly four in 10 news stories connect mental illness with violent behavior, despite less than five percent of violence being directly related to mental illness. The study suggests that this routine linkage paints an unfair portrait of those with mental illness and may have increased stigma.
A new study published in Violence and Gender journal found that nearly 2 of every 5 bisexual female college students were victims of sexual assault. Greek life was identified as a strong factor linked to higher prevalence of sexual assault for most student groups.
A US study found that a gender-equity program involving both husbands and wives reduced marital sexual violence while improving contraceptive practices in rural India. The CHARM program demonstrated the effectiveness of including men in family planning counseling.
Exposure to violence during pregnancy may increase the risk of prematurity and low birthweight. A recent study by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Leicester found that mothers exposed to homicides had newborns with lower birthweights and higher rates of prematurity, particularly in the first trimester.
Researchers found that male batterers show greater activation in anterior cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, and smaller reaction in superior prefrontal cortex in response to intimate partner violence images. This study may have important implications for understanding violence against women and recidivism in batterers.
The International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics identifies key factors associated with intimate partner violence, including infertility/subfertility as a risk factor in low- and middle-income countries. The research contributes to efforts to establish ways to identify individuals at risk and develop successful interventions.
A meta-analysis of middle- and high school intervention programs found that while programs increased knowledge and changed student attitudes, they did not reduce dating violence. Small reductions in victimization were observed but not sustained over time.
A new training program at the University of Missouri's Sinclair School of Nursing uses simulation to equip nurses with confidence in screening patients for intimate partner violence. The program shows significant positive impact on nursing students' perceived confidence and knowledge. It may also be effective in training healthcare pro...
A study by Dr. Andrew Sanchez shows how joking relationships between colleagues enable people to distance themselves from the values that inform religious and ethnic violence. This exchange of humorous insults implicitly critiques public life of ethnic difference, operating on more tolerant principles rooted in the present.
A study found that widely used smartphone conversational agents fail to recognize and respond appropriately to sensitive topics like rape, depression, and physical abuse. The authors recommend improving the performance of conversational agents to better support users in need.
A Norwegian study found that women who experienced childhood sexual abuse are 22% more likely to stop breastfeeding before four months. Women exposed to multiple types of violence have a 41% greater chance of stopping early. Breastfeeding helps mothers' health, but trauma can hinder it.
Research found that neighborhood features such as street lighting, parks, and public transportation are associated with lower odds of adolescent homicide. Maintained vacant lots also showed promise in reducing youth violence.
Experiencing physical violence in adulthood may increase the risk of women developing heart and blood-vessel disease. Women who had experienced physical violence were more than one and a half times more likely to have narrowing of the main blood vessels in the neck, an early sign of increased risk for stroke.
A study by researchers at Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center confirms that a brief educational program can effectively curb dating violence among teens. The Katie Brown Educational Program's five-session curriculum showed significant changes in students' attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about relationships.
A study has identified three key risk factors that predict violent behavior in adults with mental illness, including past victimization and substance use. These findings can help mental health professionals intervene and create safer communities for individuals with mental illnesses.