CRIMINOLOGY

May 31 2026HEALTH

How Therapy Helps People Who Have Broken the Law

Research shows that the bond between a patient and therapist can shape how well therapy works. But does this connection matter for people in the justice system? A review looked at studies to find out. They searched big databases for articles on therapy with people who had committed crimes. They pick

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Justice Health Research: A Decade of Progress and Gaps

In the last decade, a new field called justice health research has popped up. It's like a bridge between the worlds of public health and the justice system. To make sure this area of study is fair and focused, researchers are taking a close look at what's been done so far. They're checking for any m

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Tech and Theory: Unraveling Urban Crime

For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm

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