VIOLENCE

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Do Beliefs on Gender Equality Affect Abuse in Relationships?

Ever wondered if a man's views on gender equality could be linked to his actions in his relationships? Researchers in California decided to find out. They looked into how men's beliefs on gender equality relate to their self-reported instances of intimate partner violence, or IPV for short. IPV is a

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

A Quiet Mexican Town Faces Violent Election

In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Keke Palmer on Handling Media Attention and Domestic Violence

Keke Palmer, the 31-year-old actress known for her role in "Nope, " experienced a rough patch when her public relationship with Darius Jackson turned sour. The couple had a child together, but their relationship hit a bump when Jackson criticized Palmer's wardrobe choice for an Usher concert publicl

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground

In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to dis

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

Combining Data to Understand Violence: A New Approach

Violence research often faces hurdles due to data access and safety concerns. While individual studies exist, combining data sources is rare. Ideally, linking data from the same individuals over time could help understand violence experiences and their impacts. This paper demonstrates how to create

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

The Global Issue of Child Sexual Violence: A Closer Look at Numbers and Trends

Child sexual violence is a widespread problem that affects children in various countries around the world. To understand the extent and variations of this issue, researchers often conduct meta-analyses and cross-national comparisons. Let's dive into what these studies reveal. First, let's talk abou

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

The Migration Struggles: African Women and Intimate Partner Violence in Developed Countries

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

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Jan 14 2025CRIME

Knife Fight at Sports Bar: Local Man Arrested

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

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Why Safety Planning Matters for Latinas

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

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Violent Frontier: Netflix's New Series American Primeval

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

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