Search results for forensic psychiatry

Social Sciences Dec 12, 2013

Report: Threat assessment most effective way to prevent gun violence

There is no single personality profile that can reliably predict who will use a gun in a violent act, but individual prediction is not necessary for violence prevention, according to a comprehensive report on gun violence ...

Social Sciences Mar 3, 2011

Are sexual offense laws too harsh? And do they work?

University at Buffalo Law School Professor Charles Patrick Ewing has added to his series of critically acclaimed books on some of the most unsavory but attention-grabbing aspects of the law, this time with a book questioning ...

Social Sciences Oct 6, 2010

Iowa State team calculates societal costs of five major crimes; finds murder at $17.25 million

Murder takes an obvious toll on society in terms of the loss of human life, but what does it actually cost each time there's a murder? It's about $17.25 million according a recent Iowa State University study.

Aug 29, 2008

Scientists uncover new field of research that could help police in crime scene forensics

A team of investigators led by scientists at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have found a way to identify possible suspects at crime scenes using only a small amount of DNA, even if it is mixed with hundreds ...

Mar 14, 2006

Sodas and energy drinks can supply a surprising caffeine jolt

Some carbonated sodas and energy drinks are loaded with caffeine and can give an unhealthy pick-me-up to unsuspecting consumers, University of Florida researchers warn.

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