Have you ever wondered what happens when African women migrate to developed countries? For some, the dream of a better life turns into a nightmare due to intimate partner violence (IPV). This review takes a closer look at the experiences of these women, hoping to shed light on their struggles. Firs
On a Saturday night, conversations at Jimmy's Sports Lounge in Cataraqui Woods Square took a violent turn. A heated argument between two men escalated when one pulled out a knife, slashing the other who tried to step in. This wasn't just a late-night bar brawl; the victim ended up in the hospital wi
Latinas in the US face high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet, they often seek help less than other communities. Safety planning offers concrete steps to boost safety and connect people to support services. Research shows it can reduce future violence, but what are the top safety priorit
Ever imagined a TV series that claims to show America as never seen before? Well, Netflix's "American Primeval, " premiering Thursday, isn't holding back. Set during the Utah War of 1857-58, it's more brutal than you'd expect. Four groups – Native Americans, white pioneers, the U. S. Army, and follo
Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies
Did you know that in Brazil, most violence against indigenous women happens right at home? Let's talk about what's been going on in Dourados. From 2009 to 2020, researchers looked at cases reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). The results? A whopping 56. 6% of these cases w
On January 20, Donald J. Trump will stand in the very spot where chaos and violence unfolded on January 6, 2021. This is the place where protesters, fueled by his false claims about the 2020 election, stormed the Capitol. Behind him, the doors they forced open; to his left, the scene of brutal hand-
Let's chat about a study in British Columbia, Canada, that looked into how nurse home visits can help new moms. This study, called the British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, wanted to find out if having a nurse visit new parents at home could make a difference in their lives. The study was ra
Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole
For a long time, the parable of the Prodigal Son has been mostly focused on men like the father and the sons. But what if we look at it differently? Some historians think that the original listeners might have seen two important women in the story: the mother of the Prodigal Son and the mother of th
