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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Spotting Trouble Online: AI and Persian Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power

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Nov 25 2024CRIME

Deadly Night in Villahermosa: A Bar Shooting in Mexico

In the early hours of Sunday, a coastal town in southeast Mexico witnessed a tragic event. Gunmen stormed a bar in Villahermosa, Tabasco, leaving six people dead and five others injured. This violent incident adds to the recent surge in crime that the region has been grappling with. The Public Safet

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Violence and Migrants: The Hidden Faces of Insecure Status

Imagine going to a different country, hoping for a better life, but suddenly, you find yourself without any legal protection. This is the reality for millions of people worldwide due to strict immigration laws. These migrants often live in what we call an "insecure migration status, " meaning they d

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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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