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Thousands of men who use violence are referred every year to men’s behavior change programs. Sometimes this attendance is ordered by a court, other times it is voluntary. The hope is this will result in […]

PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth […]

Thousands of British nationals are charged with drug smuggling abroad every year. The UK charity Prisoners Abroad reports a rise in the number of British people imprisoned abroad for drug offenses in 2024–25, compared to […]

Tough-on-crime rhetoric is reshaping bail laws to correct a perceived imbalance that “tips the scales in favor of the criminals against the victims.”This post was originally published on this site

Previous research has asserted that women and men in gender-equal countries differ more in their preferences than women and men in less equal countries, for example, by making more traditional educational choices. This relationship is […]

A new global study shows that people in societies characterized by corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence are more likely to develop aversive, “dark” personality characteristics such as selfishness or spitefulness.This post was originally published on […]

What makes a person willing to use violence?This post was originally published on this site

“China virus,” the Chinese virus—at the start of the 2020 pandemic, this epithet was often encountered in the media. The use of geographically based labels to define the disease (COVID-19) and the virus causing it […]

Each human culture consists of a unique set of values, beliefs and practices. However, a common thread across cultures is the apparent importance of preserving aspects of those cultures throughout generations.This post was originally published […]

Showing students audiovisual narratives that simulate homophobic bullying scenarios in schools can capture their attention and generate reflection on social prejudices, promoting respect and inclusion. This strategy is presented in an article published in the […]