The Complex Drivers Behind Fatal Police Shootings
Police violence in the United States is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, thousands of individuals are fatally shot by law enforcement officers, and the impact of… Read More
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Rural Police Shootings in Focus
When you think of police shootings, your mind probably jumps to urban streets and big cities. But did you know that the risk of police shootings is just as high,… Read More
Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare
Imagine going to work every day knowing you might face verbal abuse, bullying, or even physical assault. For many healthcare workers worldwide, this is a harsh reality. A recent scoping… Read More
Secrets of Smuggling: How Arms Cross Borders
I recently watched the 2005 movie “Lord of War,” which explores arms smuggling. It got me thinking about the public health implications of violence and how it perpetuates. A fascinating… Read More
The Hidden Crisis in Rural Policing
Policing in rural America often escapes the intense scrutiny faced by urban law enforcement agencies. Yet, a recent study reveals that police shootings in rural areas are just as frequent,… Read More
Understanding Gun Violence Through News
In the first half of 2021, a study focused on local television news in Philadelphia, revealing a concerning trend in how gun violence is reported, often neglecting its broader public… Read More
The True Cost of Youth Violence: A Closer Look at Economic and Health Impacts
“Youth violence” isn’t just a buzzword we hear in news headlines; it’s a critical public health issue with far-reaching consequences. The study “The Health and Economic Impact of Youth Violence… Read More
The Public Health Implications of Police Violence
The article “Police Violence and Public Health“, published in the Annual Reviews of Clinical Psychology, delves deep into the multifaceted impact of police violence on public health, particularly within marginalized… Read More
Developing the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database
In the quest to confront and mitigate the global issue of violence against women (VAW), the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step forward with the development of… Read More
The Impact of Firearms in Violent Situations: A Closer Look at “Firearm Instrumentality: Do Guns Make Violent Situations More Lethal?”
Introduction The debate surrounding gun control and public safety is a contentious and ongoing issue in public health policy. Central to this discourse is a key question: Does the presence… Read More
Understanding the Impact of Workplace Violence and Discrimination on Healthcare Professionals
In a recent study published in BMC Health Services Research, titled “Quitting one’s job or leaving one’s profession: unexplored consequences of workplace violence and discrimination against health professionals”, a critical… Read More