5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America
A new study looks at misconceptions that occur as a result of mass shootings and aims to debunk some of the common myths.... Read More...
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AI Can Help in Crime Prevention, But We Still Need a Human in Charge
A new article looks at the developing role artificial intelligence is playing in crime prevention and questions whether we need human intervention for checks and balances.... Read More...
Predicting Justice: What if Artificial Intelligence Entered the Courthouse?
A new article looks at how artificial intelligence can help in dispute resolution cases and considers the future of AI in the legal system.... Read More...
Stricter Gun Control Could Stop Violent Men Killing Their Partners and Themselves
A study that utilizes 10 years of data on intimate partner homicide reveals men who have a history of domestic violence and access to guns have an increased risk of committing murder-suicide. Restricting gun access to men with a history of domestic battery could reduce murder suicide rates, researchers report.... Read More...
It’s Time to End the Debate About Violence and Video Games
Researchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false. ... Read More...
Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?
Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.... Read More...
Sadism Leads Certain People to Seek Vengeance, Study Finds
According to researchers, those with sadistic tenancies, who enjoy seeing people suffer, are more likely to seek revenge against those they believe have wronged them.... Read More...
‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court
Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions. ... Read More...
If a Brain Can Be Caught Lying, Should We Admit That Evidence to Court?
As technology is improving and becoming more accurate at deciphering whether a person is lying or telling the truth, researchers debate whether such technology should be used in legal cases.... Read More...
A New Look at the Killing of Kitty Genovese: The Science of False Confessions
Researchers take a new look at the murder of Kitty Genovese, a case that sparked psychologists interest in the bystander effect. Several new studies reveal that there are a number of instances where the facts of the case do not align with the original story, and also discover evidence of false confessions.... Read More...
Probing Psychopathic Brains
Taking a mobile neuroimaging system on the road to prisons, researchers look at the brain activity of those considered to be psychopaths and discover their brains are wired in a way that leads them to over-value immediate rewards while neglecting future consequences.... Read More...
Self Harm Linked to Violence Towards Others
Researchers report on a link between people who self harm and violent crime.... Read More...