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·September 5, 2018·4 min read

Sexual Violence Haunts Women with Vivid Memories Decade Later

A new study reports women who have experienced sexual violence have more vivid memories than women coping with other traumatic experiences. Sexual violence survivors, researchers report, have more intense memories decades after the attack has occurred, which are difficult for them to forget.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?

According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.

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·May 19, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 27, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 24, 2018·8 min read

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.

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·April 24, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·February 23, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·December 19, 2017·5 min read

Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?

Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.

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·November 30, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·September 18, 2017·3 min read

‘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.

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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

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.