Crime Research
Crime research articles exploring the scientific research into crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system making research studies published in academic journals accessible and highlighting the discussion points they generate around criminality, justice and punishment.
Where Chaos Reigns: Inside the San Pedro Sula Prison
In San Pedro Sula’s jailhouse, chaos reigns. The inmates, trapped in their collective misery, battle for control over every inch...
A Research Roundup: Capital Punishment and Death Row Inmates
An excellent summary of academic research studies on capital punishment to help ground coverage and better understand this complex issue.
Mass Shootings Aren’t Growing More Common
Psychology Professor Christopher J. Ferguson clears up four common misconceptions about mass homicides and who commits them, based on the...
The Anatomy of Denials
A good denial is direct, simple and succinct. A poor denial helps keep the allegation alive. Learn how to tell...
What Should We Do With Teenage Psychopaths?
Adolescence is a time of dramatic psychosocial change and relative to adults, adolescent psychopathy scores are not as stable.
Electrical Brain Stimulation Reduces Violent Intent by 50%, Claim Researchers
Changing biology to change behavior, new research indicates direct brain stimulation with low electric current can decrease intent towards violence,...
Prescription For Violence: The Involuntary Intoxication Through Prescribed Medication Defense
If you commit a crime while involuntarily intoxicated through legally prescribed drugs, can you and should you be held criminally...
Antidepressants and the Risks of Committing Homicide
Is there really a relationship between prescribed antidepressants and a higher risk of committing murder? A research study from Finland...
Susceptibility: Implanting False Memories Of Crime
According to research, through false memories it can take as little as a few hours for you to be convinced...
Effects Of Seeing An Offender As A Victim In The Genetic Mental Disorder Defense
Research from the University of Missouri suggests that genetic explanations for criminal behavior have no mitigating effect on a jury....
Impacts of School Shootings on Student Achievement and Enrollment
Extensive research suggests that exposure to violence can affect children’s health and well-being for years into the future. It also can desensitize them,...
Blaming Violent Video Games For Violence: It’s Time To End The Debate
Christopher J. Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University states that there is no evidence to support claims that violent...
