Impulsive violent behaviour has long been a concern in society, with its consequences often reaching the level of criminality.
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Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behaviour that occurs at the work site.
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New Study Highlights Why People Who Are Sexually Harassed Might Not Come Forward Immediately, or at All
by Psychregby PsychregThere is a gap between how people imagine they’d act if sexually harassed and how those who experience it respond.
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Could the Increase in Antidepressant and SSRI Usage Contribute to Mass Shootings?
The issue of gun control is emotionally charged, but it’s important to consider facts.
Contrary to popular belief, firearm deaths in the US are statistically more likely in small towns, not major cities, according to new research.
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Youths Involved with Juvenile Justice System Have High Rates of Firearm Mortality and Injury, New Study Shows
A new 25-year longitudinal cohort study has found that youths involved with the juvenile justice system have up to 23 times the rate of firearm mortality as the general population.
The unfortunate rise in mass shootings across the US and other parts of the world has sparked a heated debate on gun control and mental health.
In a world where violence seems to dominate the headlines, it can be easy to feel like peace is an unattainable ideal.
Serial killers have always been a source of fascination for the general public.
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Are Medications to Blame for School Shootings? Experts Weigh In on a Complex Issue
by Simona LeVeyby Simona LeVeyMarjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, tweeted a statement about the shooting, insinuating that the shooter’s testosterone level was a contributing factor.
The role of supportive partners in relationships is paramount, fostering a sense of comfort, satisfaction, and stability.
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Portland Plunges into Chaos: Homelessness, Drugs, and Crime Torment Residents
Portland has transformed into an unrecognisable hellscape as a result of policies that have led to a surge in crime, drug use, and homelessness.
Research suggests that positive vibes, bonding activities, and getting on well with each other help reduce violent incidents.
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Child Firearm Assaults Increase During Covid in Major US Cities, Reveals New Study
Firearm violence in the US has been increasing since the start of the Covid pandemic.
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Gun Violence Spills Into New Neighbourhoods as Gentrification Displaces Drug Crime, According to West Virginia University Study
When one urban block becomes upwardly mobile, organised criminal activity surges outward to surrounding blocks, escalating the violence in the process.