June 2022
As social scientists, we have identified multiple risk factors for gun violence, and we have identified interventions to reduce it. But it takes the will of our elected officials to address these factors.
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March 2022
ISRA condemns Russia for invading Ukraine and the perpetration of political violence in other regions that have had devastating impacts on civilian populations.
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April 2021
Addressing the Inappropriate Use of Force by Police in the United States and Beyond: A Behavioral and Social Science Perspective
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March 2018
A report on the risk factors for youth violence by a special commission appointed by ISRA President Mike Potegal.
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May 2012
This statement was written by a group of internationally recognized active researchers in the field of media violence to summarize current knowledge about the strength of the link between violent media use and aggression, explain the psychological processes by which violent media may increase the risk of aggressive behavior, and offer practical advice on how parents and policy makers can deal with the issue.
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