Sociology Applied to #GentleMinions
Shock Horror – groups of older children have been ‘descending’ on cinemas recently to ‘disruptively watch’ the latest Despicable Me […]
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The Mass Shooter Database…
Mass shootings per year in America are increasing, and some recent research from the Violence Project aims to help us
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The Ben Kinsella Trust – A Useful Resource for Knife Crime Teaching Resources
Knife Crime statistics have remained stubbornly high over the last few years, and this is in spite of ongoing campaigns
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Women are Receiving more Online Abuse than Ever…
Social Media can be a toxic place for women who are getting more online hate than ever, while companies such
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Organised Crime Thrived During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Criminal Contagion: How Mafias, Gangsters and Scammers profit from a Pandemic is a recent study produced by the Global Initiative
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Hidden Girls – A Documentary on the Exploitation of Girls in Gangs
Gangs in the UK are increasingly ‘recruiting’ very young girls, as young as 10, to hold and run drugs and
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What are the Impacts of Crime on Victims?
Students of A-level sociology are required to study Victimology as part of the Crime and Deviance compulsory module, which means
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The Economic and Social Costs of Crime
Crime in the UK imposes significant economic and social burdens, costing individuals, businesses, and local governments billions annually. Victims face financial losses, while the broader community suffers from mental health issues and diminished trust. Effective crime prevention and rehabilitation programs are essential to mitigate these impacts and promote safer communities.
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What is the Cost of Cybercrime?
Cybercrime is one of the most harmful types in terms its economic costs to individuals and businesses. This reason alone
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The problems of controlling global crime
Globalization has resulted in increased global crime, including trafficking, human trafficking, financial crimes, cybercrimes, and environmental offenses. Factors complicating control include differing legal norms, cooperation barriers, limited international judicial options, and the economic benefits of crime in some regions. Cybercrime is particularly elusive due to anonymity and vast operational spaces.