The Silent Crisis In 2024, Haiti experienced a record-breaking homicide rate of 62 per 100,000 inhabitants, with over 7,000 murders reported, primarily driven by escalating gang violence. This staggering death toll was largely fuelled by drug trafficking, the entrenchment of …
The recent updates to the UK’s sentencing guidelines have sparked significant debate, particularly concerning the recommendation that pre-sentence reports (PSRs) be considered for offenders from ethnic, cultural, or faith minorities, as well as other specific groups. Critics argue that the …
The Risks of Gender-Based Narratives in Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse is often framed as a predominantly gender-based issue, with women seen as victims and men as perpetrators. While this narrative has brought attention to critical issues of violence against women, …
Introduction In the modern age of mass communication, marketing and advertising strategies are no longer confined to commercial industries but are also now being leveraged by public institutions to shape societal behaviours and perceptions. Police Scotland, alongside government and judicial …
If police and politicians prioritise specific narratives or outcomes over impartial justice, the erosion of public trust is inevitable. Michael Matheson, MSP for the Scottish National Party, allegedly remarked in a conversation with a constituent that the Scottish Government had …
Individuals who disclose their experiences of sexual assault often face negative social reactions from those they turn to for support. These reactions can include victim-blaming, disbelief, or a lack of empathy, which can discourage further disclosure. Such responses may silence …
Human beings are biologically predisposed to interpret a light touch as an indicator of trust, connection, and goodwill. This instinct is deeply rooted in our evolutionary past, where physical gestures played a crucial role in fostering bonds and ensuring survival …
In recent years, domestic abuse against men has emerged as a truism, yet the responses that male victims receive often fail to reflect this reality. In this article, we are going to closely examine the main issues covered by Lee …
Systemic Betrayal: Institutions—shaped by their corporate cultures, the temperaments attracted to regimented roles, the recruitment of individuals who align with their operational needs, and the procedural frameworks they adhere to—may be fundamentally incapable of recognising and appropriately responding to victims …
Free speech is often regarded as the bedrock of democratic society, a principle we are encouraged to celebrate and protect. But as the complexities of modern communication unfold, one must ask: are we truly free to speak our minds, or …