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violence

Haiti's Dark Weekend: A Tragic Attack on Vodou

December 10, 2024

Last weekend, Haiti faced a horrifying surge of violence that left almost 200 people dead, many of whom were followers of Vodou. The massacre was allegedly planned by a powerful gang leader who blamed Vodou practitioners for his son's illness. The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, verified that at

crime

Gun Carrying: Teens vs. Adults Over 25 Years

December 5, 2024

Did you know that most gun homicides in the US involve handguns? But what about who carries these guns and why? Research spanning 27 years in Chicago reveals some surprising facts. When it comes to carrying concealed guns, teens and adults follow different paths. Teens often do it because they've se

health

Safety in Numbers: How Unity Shields Sex Workers in Metro Vancouver

December 5, 2024

Imagine living in a city where your job is often shrouded in stigma and danger. That’s the reality for many sex workers in Metro Vancouver. But what if there was a way to make this life safer and more supported? Research conducted between 2010 and 2022 examined the protective effects of social cohes

health

How Different Violent Offenders and Non-Offenders with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Compare in Europe

December 4, 2024

European researchers took a step to unravel the mystery surrounding violence in women with severe mental illnesses. They examined women diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) who were found guilty of violent crimes and were sent to secure facilities. These 'cases' were compared with w

education

Teacher's Lawsuit: Unsafe Workplace Claims

December 4, 2024

Imagine working in a school where students assault you, and you feel no one's got your back. That's what Lauren Eriksen, a teaching assistant at West Salem High School, claims in her lawsuit against the Salem-Keizer School District. She says students bit her so hard it caused nerve damage and gave h

celebrities

Nikki Garcia Opens Up About Her Relationship with Artem Chigvintsev

December 3, 2024

Nikki Garcia, a former professional wrestler, revealed on her podcast that she had been putting on a happy face for her relationship with dancer Artem Chigvintsev. She admitted that she wanted him to get help and heal, especially for the sake of their son, Matteo. Garcia said that their marriage had

health

Social Support: Breaking the Cycle of IPV Among Mothers and Daughters in Cameroon

December 3, 2024

In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers'

health

Violence Experiences of Adult Mental Health Patients in Remission

December 3, 2024

Violence is a big problem worldwide, and folks with severe mental illness are particularly at risk. In 2020, researchers at Butabika Hospital in Uganda studied this issue. They talked to 385 patients, aged 18 and above, using surveys to understand their experiences with violence in the past year. Th

health

Health Support for IPV Survivors During Crises

December 3, 2024

Coping with a hurtful partner is tough. But when big bad things happen, like money troubles or natural disasters, the situation can get even worse. That’s what researchers found when they looked into how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) get help during stressful life events (SLEs) in wea

celebrities

Christian Wood's Love Life: A Closer Look at His Legal Battles

November 29, 2024

Christian Wood, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has found himself in the spotlight for both his basketball skills and his personal life. Recently, his relationship with ex-girlfriend Yasmine Lopez has been the talk of the town, mostly due to a series of legal controversies. In early 2024,