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Jun 24 2025CRIME

Crime Buddies: What the Numbers Say About Teamwork in Crime

Crime doesn't always happen alone. Often, people team up to break the law. This is called co-offending. It's a big deal because it shows how friends, groups, and teamwork play a role in crime. A recent study looked at this teamwork in crime. They checked out 110 studies from 17 countries. These stud

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May 15 2025CRIME

Cruise Ship Crime: A Growing Concern for Travelers

Crime rates on cruise ships have hit a two-year peak, raising concerns among travelers. From January 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025, there were 48 reported crimes on cruise ships departing from the US. The crimes included 23 rapes, 10 sexual assaults, and seven assaults. These incidents highlight

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Mar 30 2025CRIME

How Social Settings Shape Crime Risks

Crime doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's influenced by where people live and grow up. This idea tackles a big question: why do some places have more crime than others? The concept of cumulative risk is key here. It's not just about one thing going wrong. It's about many things adding up over time. Th

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Feb 19 2025CRIME

Unseen and Unheard: The Hidden Crime Crisis

Crime doesn't discriminate, but it does hit harder for some. People with vision or hearing loss face a tough reality. They are four times more likely to experience nonlethal violent crimes than those without these disabilities. This isn't just a number; it's a real problem affecting many lives. The

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Helping Crime Victims Heal: A Closer Look at Trauma Recovery Centers

Crime is a harsh reality in the U. S. , leaving many people with lasting mental health issues. Those from low-income communities and people of color often face the brunt of it. Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) offer a helping hand by providing mental health care and support services to these underserv

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Jan 12 2025SCIENCE

Hunting Explosives: A New Forensic Tool

Crime scenes are full of clues, but finding the right ones can be as tricky as finding a needle in a haystack. Forensic scientists often need help to detect explosives. Enter laser desorption-ion mobility spectrometry (LD-IMS), a cutting-edge technique developed by MaSaTECH. This method zaps samples

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

City Efforts to Cut Crime: How San Antonio and Baltimore Are Trying

Crime reduction is top of mind for cities like San Antonio and Baltimore, which are rolling out multi-step plans aimed at high-crime areas and individuals who drive a lot of violence. The idea is simple but effective: get different city departments and social service groups to work together, fix iss

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Sep 24 2024OPINION

The Contrary Truth: Behind the Numbers

Crime statistics are often the subject of heated debates, with both sides presenting compelling arguments. However, a closer look at the numbers tells a different story. The National Crime Victimization Survey paints a picture of rising crime rates, particularly in urban areas where leftist prosecut

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

Tackling Crime from the Bottom Up: A Data-Driven Approach

Crime is a pressing issue that affects communities nationwide, and it's no wonder that politicians from both parties are vying for attention on this topic. However, in their haste to appeal to voters, they often overlook a critical factor in crime reduction: local, data-driven solutions. Public safe

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Twisted Mirror: 'The Player' and the Price of Truth

Crime dramas captivate us because they explore the darker side of humanity, a world most of us rarely encounter. Max offers a compelling selection, but one stands out: 'The Player.' This isn't your typical police procedural. 'The Player' plunges into the heart of Hollywood, where ambition and power

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