Gun violence is an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem. It requires evidence-based, multifaceted solutions. Psychology can make important contributions to policies that prevent gun violence. Toward this end, in February 2013 the American Psychological Association commissioned this report by a panel of experts to convey research-based conclusions and recommendations (and … [Read more...] about Gun Violence: an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem
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Race has a very Strong Impact on how a Person is Treated in USA
One of the best things about being White must be not needing to wonder if the things that happen to you are because of your race. But if you’re a Person of Color in this country it can be tough to know if your race is influencing how others are treating you. Imagine almost always hearing car-alarms coincidentally chirp when walking through parking lots; and being watched … [Read more...] about Race has a very Strong Impact on how a Person is Treated in USA
Why are we so fascinated by Violence?
Violence, of course, is all around us in reality, and perhaps we like to talk and read about it to make it understandable to us. How is it possible that someone could cut off someone’s head? we wonder reading the news or even watching the beheading by a masked man who speaks our language, English, to us on a video. Where does such evil come from? And why does it continue to … [Read more...] about Why are we so fascinated by Violence?
Acid Attacks: The New Gender Terrorism
With her head bent down staring at the floor, saliva running down her chin, a woman is unable to lift her head or close her mouth. Acid has melted her skin. An estimated 1500 people per year are victims of acid attacks; 80 percent of whom are female and 40 percent are under the age of 18. Although acid attacks are becoming increasingly common in countries such as India, … [Read more...] about Acid Attacks: The New Gender Terrorism
Have We Sacrificed Security For Liberty?
This week is National Police Week in the U.S. (ending with the Congressionally enacted Peace Officers Memorial Day today on the 15th). According to statistics published by the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, law enforcement deaths are up 29% and 29% by gunfire, specifically, from this time last year. Over the past few years, cop killers are targeting the … [Read more...] about Have We Sacrificed Security For Liberty?
