VIOLENT CRIME

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 underserved victims. A recent look at 12 studies, following the PRISMA-ScR rul...

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Crime Rate Drops: A Community Effort

In 2024, Detroit hit a significant milestone: the lowest homicide rate since 1965 with 203 victims. Despite the city's population growth, this is a clear sign of progress in combating its violent reputation. Mayor Mike Duggan noted this trend, recalling when the city first got under 400 homicides in 2002, then under 300 a few years back. The drop in homicides wasn't...

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Levels in Years

In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shootings also decreased by 25%, totaling 606 incidents compared to 804 i...

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Guns and Laws: What Research Tells Us

Ever thought about how gun laws affect our communities? Researchers from RAND have been looking into this. Their recent study, now in its fourth edition, checks out 18 different state firearm laws. They want to see how these laws impact things like gun injuries, violent crimes, suicides, and even the gun industry, as well as how people use guns for protection. The go...

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

New York City’s Uptick in Crime: A Look at the Thompson Murder

The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents happened during times of sky-high crime rates. Thompson's murder, howev...

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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 like lockdowns, which, unfortunately, led to more women being trapped w...

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

The Evolving View of Female Violence in West Germany

For a long time, women committing serious crimes were somewhat ignored in statistical studies. Traditional forensics mostly focused on male offenders, assuming men were the primary threat. However, things started to change in West Germany during the 1960s. More female scientists began analyzing female criminality, driven by the women's movement and critical criminolo...

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Crime Stats Revised: Violent Crime on the Rise

Recently, the FBI quietly updated their crime statistics for 2022, revealing a surprising increase in violent crime across the United States. Instead of a previously reported 2.1% drop, the new data shows a 4.5% rise in violent crimes like murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This change is significant, with thousands more incidents reported. Experts ...

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Cities Fight Crime, iPhone Sales Slump, and Marijuana's Next Step

Did you know that violent crime is on the decline in several US cities? Baltimore, Detroit, and San Antonio are leading the way by involving their communities in safety efforts. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone 16 sales haven't been as hot as expected, despite new AI features. And in the world of marijuana, it's about to be reclassified as less dangerous. This change could ...

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Violent Crimes Tumble in Early 2024: FBI Finds 10. 3% Drop

Get ready for some good news! Violent crimes have taken a big dive in the first half of 2024. According to fresh data from the FBI, murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults have all seen significant drops. Murder is down by over 22%, rape by 17.7%, robbery by 13.6%, and aggravated assault by 8.1%. It's not just violent crimes though; even property crimes ha...

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