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Assessing the role of religion in restorative justice approaches to crime
The field of restorative justice can be traced to the 1970s and efforts in several North American communities that were applying peacemaking principles – often in tandem with faith-informed perspectives – to the criminal justice system, here we explore it in further detail.
Workers need protecting from violence and harassment
Aaron Gardner, Data Visualisation and Insight Scientist at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, looks at what we can learn and the steps governments can take to start improving worker safety.
How can we stop the pandemic risk of wildlife trafficking?
In a study, researchers look at how global supply chains are being hijacked by criminals, and present countermeasures to illegal wildlife trafficking.
US forensic scientists make gunshot residue breakthrough
West Virginia University forensic scientists have made significant discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves, revolutionising crime scene investigations and forensic analysis.
Bystander training against harassment is non-existent in most NHS trusts
Only one in five NHS Trusts in England provide active bystander training to address workplace harassment – including measures against sexual harassment.
Lower opportunity areas have more child victims of firearm injuries in the U.S
Neighbourhoods in the U.S with limited social, health and educational opportunities, have higher rates of youth firearm injuries.
Using analytics and AI to tackle global human trafficking
Nicky Furlong, Director, Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences at SAS UK describes how new developments in analytics can support the fight against global human trafficking.
Threat awareness and safety: an urgent need to tackle mass shootings
Mass shootings and acts of violence have become increasingly common in our society, leading to widespread fear and a growing sense of insecurity.
90% of female-identifying transgender prisoners kept in male prisons
Across the UK, changes are being made to the framework policies for the allocation of transgender prisoners – most with thorough risk assessments.
The vilification of Albanian migrants: is there more than meets the eye?
Albanian migrants, boats, organised crime and blood feuds... what's the real story behind the desperate refugees that flee to the UK?
When, why and how legal teams should embrace professional investigators
Inquisitive, thorough, and multi-skilled professional investigators are a key weapon in a legal team’s arsenal after a client suffers a loss.
Research finds that 97% of women in the UK have been sexually harassed
An investigation by UN Women UK found that 97% of women surveyed have been sexually harassed, with a further 96% not reporting those situations because of the belief that it would not change anything.
Financial crime: lessons from big pharma and global policing
John Binns of BCL Solicitors discusses how financial crime can be overcome, with reference to Interpol’s Operation Pangea.
Exposing the criminal underground of the dark web
Open Access Governments speaks with Gareth Owenson, one of the founders of Searchlight, to uncover the murky underbelly of the world wide web.
Could gun violence restraining orders prevent mass shootings in the US?
Gun violence restraining orders already exist in some states, and research finds that they may contribute to more gun safety and potentially, lower rates of mass shootings.
Gender segregation contributes to sexual harassment in the workplace
Individuals who form the gender minority at work are more likely to experience sexual harassment in the workplace and leave the job.
Female incarceration rates decrease with gender equality in education
Research finds that with greater gender equality in education there is a lower prison admission rate for females – but not males.
‘Immense harm’ created by the criminalisation of girls in care
Girls in care frequently experience discrimination with the law, as they are overpoliced and overlooked by the system.
From crime scene to courtroom: Advancing the fair administration of justice
National Institute of Justice forensic science research is strengthening the fair and impartial administration of justice, explains Jonathan McGrath, Senior Policy Analyst, National Institute of Justice, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
Breaking the reoffending cycle: Reforms to employment support
The Prisons Strategy White Paper, outlines the UK governments vision to develop a modernised prison estate and cut crime through more effective offender rehabilitation