Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the […]
Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm
Exposure to violence does not change the ability to learn who is likely to do harm, but it does damage […]
How domestic violence affects women’s mental health
Every week in Australia, a woman is murdered by someone she knows. And it’s usually an intimate male partner or […]
Mental illness not to blame for gun violence study finds
Counter to a lot of public opinion, having a mental illness does not necessarily make a person more likely to […]
Report highlights a culture of violence and abuse against children in Tonga
A Loughborough-led study aimed at investigating the experiences of children in Tonga has uncovered systemic and cultural abuse and mistreatment […]
Prenatal exposure to violence leads to increased toddler aggression toward mothers, study finds
Babies whose mothers experience interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers in […]