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New Insights on the Public Health Approach to Youth Violences

Picture this: a bustling neighborhood in inner London, where community leaders and public health professionals are fervently trying to reduce youth violence through a ten-year strategy known as ‘Lambeth Made Safer.’ This strategy faces the harsh reality that over 40% of global homicides occur among 15–29-year-olds, a significant statistic emphasized by the World Health Organization’s […]

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Society

Digital Solutions Reshape Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

On a foggy morning, Maria, a mid-aged survivor of domestic violence, found herself staring at the blinking screen of her smartphone. This device, often blamed for distractions, now held her lifeline—a mobile app that promised resources and a sense of safety she longed for. For countless other survivors of domestic violence (DV), the digital realm […]

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Research

The Hidden Costs of Gun Violence: Beyond Medical Bills

Picture This: A community center echoes with the passionate speech of a local advocate. She stands firm, detailing the devastating economic aftermath of a single gunshot wound. It’s not just about the medical bills; it’s about every life affected, every dollar lost in productivity, and countless days of safety and peace forfeited. The crowd nods, […]

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Society

Unseen Ripples: Police Violence’s Far-reaching Effects

Late one October evening in Baton Rouge, a high-speed crash rattled a sleeping neighborhood. An off-duty officer, speeding through the quiet streets, collided with a family car, sending it into a deadly spin. Inside the vehicle was Seyaira, a one-year-old who never regained consciousness. This tragic scene is a startling reminder of the unseen ripples […]

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Wellbeing

Jealousy, Infidelity, and IPV: What Works Now

On a humid evening clinic night, a community health worker walks a couple to a quiet bench. He’s been “checking her phone.” She’s been skipping the market to avoid gossip. Their argument isn’t just about trust; it’s about power, roles, and fear. Within weeks, tension turns into controlling behaviors—and then into violence. Why this matters […]

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Commentary

After the Kirk Killing: Public Health, Justice, and Politicizing Violence

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, senior officials like JD Vance framed the tragedy as proof of a coordinated “left-wing domestic terror movement,” vowing sweeping crackdowns on nonprofits and activists. To be clear: Investigators have not established a motive, yet the rhetoric has raced ahead of the facts, turning a criminal investigation into a […]

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Health equity

When Zip Codes Predict Lives Lost: The Links Between Social Vulnerability, Race, and Police Violence

We’ve written before about police violence. What if where you lived determined your likelihood of a fatal encounter with the police? This startling reality is what a recent study reveals, uncovering the intersection of social vulnerability, race, and geography in shaping the tragic statistics of fatal police shootings. From 2015 to 2022, nearly 7,000 lives […]

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Society

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 these events disproportionately affects communities of color. But what drives these tragic incidents? Are they random occurrences, or is there a pattern tied to the […]

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Policy

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, if not higher, in rural areas? A recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health dives into this often overlooked issue, uncovering […]

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Workforce

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 review sheds light on the troubling prevalence of gender-based workplace violence (GB-WPV) in healthcare settings across the globe. Unveiling the Reality The healthcare sector, a […]

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Society

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 study has shed light on the clandestine operations of arms smugglers. This research dives deep into the secretive world of illegal arms trafficking, focusing on […]

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