In a bustling city area where safety is a daily concern, a group of researchers decided to take a closer look at how young children are affected by the violence around them. They talked to over a thousand kids and their parents, asking about their experiences and feelings. What they found was surpri
Brazil is taking a hard stance against organized crime. President Lula has just signed a tough new law. This law makes punishments stricter and gives law enforcement more tools to fight crime. The law targets people who get in the way of investigations or help criminal groups. It also protects judg
Imagine living in a city where half of the people struggle to get enough food. Now, add to that the constant fear of violence in your neighborhood. Sounds scary, right? Well, that's the reality for many adults and older adults living in a health district of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. A recent
