In a new article, a 2022 winner of the prestigious Stockholm Prize in Criminology argues that to understand desistance—the process of reducing or ending criminal behavior—we must consider the role of individuals’ cognitive transformations.
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A former lead detective on the JonBenét Ramsey murder case—and the person who interviewed JonBenét’s parents four months after the murder—has been disciplined for failing to investigate cases. However, not all parties involved agree the reprimand doled out fits the seriousness of the misconduct.
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Eight people suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a fire at a New York Police Department warehouse that houses DNA evidence from crime scenes as well as cars, e-bikes and motor scooters.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who was the apparent victim of a homicide.
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Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have received a five-year grant totaling $1.8 million from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study the effectiveness of a child trafficking prevention program and its implementation.
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot program designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms.
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Previous research has been conducted on Tribal land without respecting the diverse and rich cultural beliefs that make American Indian and Alaska Native tribes unique.
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The first large-scale study of the relationship between dating apps and sexual assault shows how violent predators target vulnerable victims.
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Mistrust between the police and the communities they serve has exacerbated crime, according to two West Virginia University sociologists who hope to reimagine and reshape policing techniques in American communities.
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The LSU Police Department has implemented a Project Beloved “soft interview room” for victims of trauma or sexual violence. The new room features comfortable lighting, furniture, weighted blankets and items that are intended to help survivors talk to police about what happened.
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