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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Tragedy in Orangeburg: A Teenager's Life Lost in Shooting

On a sad day in November 2024, a violent shooting shook the community of Orangeburg. The awful incident cost the life of 14-year-old Zaquan Corbett Jr. and left another teenager hospitalized. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Wheeler and Nottingham Streets. When police arrived, they fou

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Gender Violence: What Happens When It Hits Close to Home?

You might not think about it much, but violence against women is a big problem in many countries. In places with average incomes, it's often ignored or downplayed. But the truth is, it happens all the time. One place where it commonly surfaces is in primary care clinics. Doctors and nurses there see

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Work and Violence: How Young People's Mental Health is Affected

We know that experiencing violence as a child isn't good for mental health. But what about when kids start working? Can a job make things better, worse, or leave things the same? To find out, researchers looked into the lives of young people in Uganda, Nigeria, and Colombia. They used a survey calle

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Violence Against Women in Alagoas: Before and During Covid-19

In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Hidden Voices: What UK Patients Think About Domestic Violence in Healthcare

Imagine walking into a doctor's office, hoping for help with something deeply personal and painful. For many in the UK, that something is domestic violence and abuse (DVA). Primary care, often the first line of contact with the healthcare system, has a crucial role to play in addressing DVA. But how

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Sexual Violence: A Layered Problem

Sexual violence is a serious issue that affects people greatly. Let's look at how it is being studied and tackled from different angles. First, let's talk about individual experiences. Researchers are finding out how common sexual violence is, what it does to a person's mental health, and how to he

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Unseen Struggles: Domestic Violence in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribes. These communities face a grim reality: American Indian and Alaska Native girls and women experience the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) in the country. Why is this happening? The root causes are deeply rooted in structural issu

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Sexual Violence in Healthcare: Why We Can't Wait

Imagine being in a place where you should feel safe and cared for, but instead, you experience something horrifying. This is the reality for many patients who sadly face sexual violence in healthcare settings. It's a problem that's been lurking in the shadows for too long, and we can't afford to ign

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Do Waiting Periods for Abortion Boost Domestic Abuse?

Have you ever thought about how laws that control abortion access might affect domestic abuse? Let's dive into that. When states enforce mandatory waiting periods (MWPs) for abortions, they’re not just making it harder to get the procedure. These laws can have unexpected side effects. Researchers st

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

Inhumane Conditions Unveiled at Fulton County Jail

Fulton County Jail in Atlanta has been found to provide conditions that are not only dangerous but also violate the Constitution, according to a recent report by the US Justice Department. The jail struggles to protect inmates from violent attacks, including stabbings and killings. Detention officer

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