Partner violence more likely for young gender and sexual minorities

The findings suggest that intimate partner violence "is a prevalent and chronic health problem" for many young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 17, 2022 ~5 min

Abuse in women's professional soccer was an 'open secret' – the 'bystander effect' and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out

A new report has highlighted ‘systemic’ verbal, emotional and sexual abuse of women’s soccer players. Many feared retaliation if they spoke out, while others didn’t think it was their place.

Robert Marx, Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Development, San José State University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 ~7 min


The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads

Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.

Jacqueline Kim, Editorial intern • conversation
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

EU law would require Big Tech to do more to combat child sexual abuse, but a key question remains: How?

The EU’s proposed regulations don’t align with existing technology. They’re likely to fail – or to break the internet as we know it.

Laura Draper, Senior Project Director at the Tech, Law & Security Program, American University • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~8 min

Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatment

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the increasing population of older adults around the world and the accompanying rise in elder mistreatment.

Marian Liu, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~6 min

Physical abuse less likely when spanking ceases

The probability of physical abuse decreased by 14% when comparing children who were spanked (22%) with those who were not (8%).

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
June 6, 2022 ~4 min

Heard v. Depp trial was not just a media spectacle – it provided an opportunity to discuss the nuances of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.

Kellie Lynch, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Texas at San Antonio • conversation
May 23, 2022 ~8 min

The Heard v. Depp trial is not just a media spectacle – it is an opportunity to discuss the nuances of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.

Kellie Lynch, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Texas at San Antonio • conversation
May 23, 2022 ~8 min


Opinion: I spent three years in a paedophile hunting team – here’s what I learned

Professor Mark de Rond from Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his three years embedded with one of the UK's most prolific paedophile hunting teams, in

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 12, 2022 ~5 min

Elon Musk is wrong: research shows content rules on Twitter help preserve free speech from bots and other manipulation

Elon Musk said he wants to make Twitter a platform for free speech. Here is what research shows about claims of political bias and excessive moderation.

Filippo Menczer, Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
May 9, 2022 ~11 min

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