Articles Tagged with ''violence''

Mexico has surpassed both Iraq and Afghanistan to become the world’s most violent country after Syria, says a study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

Victims of domestic violence in New York City may soon benefit from paid “safe leave” if they need time off from work to seek services related to the abuse.

A new Global Ipsos study finds unemployment is the biggest worry of the world, although it is fourth (following terrorism, crime/violence, and healthcare) in the US.

 People who commit mass shootings in America tend to share three traits: rampant depression, social isolation and pathological narcissism.

New research suggests hot temperatures make people uncomfortable and irritated, which makes them more aggressive.

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf announced the launch of “It’s On Us PA” – the first statewide campaign to address the crisis of sexual assault in schools and on college campuses.

Last week’s horrific Islamic State-linked terrorist attacks in Paris illustrate another troubling phenomenon: family-affiliated terrorist activities occurring globally.

Homicide and assault rates have decreased significantly since 1980, but overall rates of violence remain high. 

UC President Santa J. Ono has appointed criminal justice researcher Robin Engel to the new role of vice president for safety and reform. 

The University of Florida will begin using a series of online self-assessment tools to improve campus safety programs.