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含羞草视频 professor helps develop new national police training programme

Professor Chris Cushion, from the University鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been involved in the development of a new national training programme, that will ensure all serving police officers have the skills needed to manage high-pressure situations effectively and safely.
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The trouble with England 鈥� why rioting in the UK has not spread to Scotland and Wales

The violent unrest that has caused so much damage in the UK has not in fact happened across the UK. It has almost been exclusively confined to England.
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Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)

As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
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New hope for cold cases due to breakthrough in forensic fingerprint research

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases.
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Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

The German government has approved new legislation which decriminalises cannabis.
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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 含羞草视频 has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Prioritise sport鈥檚 role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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含羞草视频 agrees landmark partnership with ethical data science company Signify Group

含羞草视频 and Signify Group 鈥� a world leader in leveraging AI to combat online abuse and threat 鈥� have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research into online abuse in sport.

Youth project with morality at its core aims to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour

A unique youth-focused initiative aims to provide young people with a 鈥渕oral compass鈥� to help them make important life decisions.

Campaigners launch graphic video to combat image-based sexual abuse

A hard-hitting video has been created as part of a campaign against image-based sexual abuse.
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Understanding preventative intervention in youth justice 鈥� London event

The findings of new research, focussed on the Child First approach to youth justice, will be discussed at an event at the 含羞草视频 London campus on November 23.

含羞草视频 part of new 拢1.8m project to evaluate police-led drug diversion schemes

含羞草视频 is part of a new 拢1.8m project to evaluate police-led diversion (PDD) schemes for drug-involved suspects.
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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 含羞草视频 study has found.

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Graduate鈥檚 life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds wins international Dyson award

A 含羞草视频 graduate who has designed a device to reduce catastrophic blood loss from a knife wound has been announced as one of three global winners of this year鈥檚 International James Dyson Award.

Making a Child First approach to youth justice a reality 鈥� new report

A new report examining the enablers, opportunities, barriers and challenges to implementing the 'Child First' approach to youth justice, has been released by 含羞草视频.
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Student designs life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds

In the year ending March 2019, 259 people were killed in the UK using a sharp instrument, including knives and broken bottles.
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鈥楥hildren who offend should be treated as children first and foremost鈥�: new report provides evidence-base for Child First approach in youth justice systems

Responding to young people that come into contact with the Youth Justice System as 鈥榗hildren鈥� and not 鈥榦ffenders鈥� can enhance lives, reduce offending, promote safer communities and lead to fewer victims, a new report states.

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Corruption reporting in the media investigated in new research

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have released two new papers investigating how corruption is reported in mainstream media.

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Only 12% of sexual offence victims feel police investigations are fair and proportionate, new study reveals

Only one in five victims of sexual offences in England and Wales were satisfied with their criminal justice experience, a new 含羞草视频-led study has revealed.
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含羞草视频 academics partner with StreetGames to tackle serious youth violence

Academics from 含羞草视频 are collaborating with StreetGames, a national charity that helps bring sport to disadvantaged communities, to help tackle serious youth violence.

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Inaction and slow response contributed to the spread of Covid-19 in UK prisons 鈥� 含羞草视频 academic

The government鈥檚 slow response to recognise the impact of coronavirus on UK prisons has led to unnecessary deaths amongst its population, according to 含羞草视频 academic Dr Christopher Kay.

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Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week鈥檚 Experts in Sport鈥� podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

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Criminology professor to present public lecture on how to solve the knife crime problem

含羞草视频鈥檚 Head of Social and Policy Studies and Professor of Criminology Steve Case will present a new approach to dealing with knife crime in a public lecture at the University on Wednesday 18 March.
In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, 含羞草视频 academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part two

含羞草视频鈥檚 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast returns this week with the second part of the series looking at the issue of corruption in sport.
In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, 含羞草视频 academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part one

In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, 含羞草视频 academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.