New United Nations Report Shows Women are not Safe in their Homes
A recent report from UN Women reveals that the most dangerous place for women is their own homes. In 2023, approximately 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed by men, with 60 percent of these crimes committed by someone known to the victim. “The new femicide report highlights the urgent need for robust criminal justice…
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Violence Expert Sounds Alarm on the 2024 Election
A recent article from Vox highlighted Dr. Garen Wintemute’s thoughts regarding the risk of political violence. It is an insightful read. To read more, you can access the story using the link to Vox below. Political violence: Will the US see it in 2024? | Vox
Why We Must Improve Police Responses to Mental Illness
By Johnny Rice II, DrPH, MSCJ As a criminal justice professor, I follow crime and justice news on a regular basis. Crime and justice news can help explain why people commit crime and engage in deviant acts, inform crime prevention and response, as well as shine a light on emerging issues in the field. Recently,…