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·February 18, 2013·4 min read

Could a Computer on the Police Beat Prevent Violence?

New research shows how police forces might be able to target efforts to reduce violence and raise officer attention to dangerous areas with the help of high-powered computers. Using real police data, researchers were able to demonstrate the promise of computer models for targeting violent areas.

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·August 2, 2013·2 min read

Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ

A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline.

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·April 7, 2014·3 min read

Feelings of Failure, Not Violent Content, Foster Aggression in Gamers

Rage quitting and aggression when playing video games is connected to players experiencing failure and frustration, new research suggests.

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·September 10, 2014·5 min read

New Study Examines Impact of Violent Media on the Brain

Researchers report exposure to violent media causes different brain activity in people with different aggression levels.

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·November 9, 2014·4 min read

Multiple Factors, Not Just Mental Illness, Tied to Gun Possession By Youths

Over 40 different behavioral factors are strongly associated with gun possession among youth.

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·December 15, 2014·4 min read

Are You Genetically Predisposed to Antisocial Behavior?

Researchers report both negative and positive experiences influence how genetic factors influence the brain and behavior.

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·April 8, 2015·3 min read

Brain Scans Reveal How People ‘Justify’ Killing

Neural mechanisms implicated in harming others is less active when violence is considered justified, a new study reports.

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·April 14, 2015·2 min read

Study Contradicts Speculation That Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Autistic Adults

A new study reports, that despite much speculation, the effects of violent video games on aggression as similar for adults with and without autism.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Insufficient Evidence to Link Violent Video Games to Violent Crimes

A new report looks at the relationship between aggressive behavior, violent crimes and video games.

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·November 15, 2015·4 min read

Psychiatric Assessments for Predicting Violence are Ineffective

A new study reports current psychiatric assessments for predicting violence in psychiatric patients and prisoners is ineffective. Researchers propose a new approach to risk assessment for future instances of violence.

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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Violence in Juarez Affects Mental Health of Children

Researchers report children who lived in Juarez, Mexico at the height of its drug violence problems in 2010 have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

How Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial Behavior

A new study reports a gene involved in emotional regulation may influence the long term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior later in life.

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