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Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on preventing escalation of the war in Ukraine, how racial bias compounds over time, why the Navy should stick with its mine-hunting dolphins, and more.
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Jul 29, 2022

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Abortion Is Power
The Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will affect much more than women's access to abortions. Abortions allowed women to escape abusive and even deadly relationships. Now that door is closing, state by state.
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Jul 15, 2022
Kathryn A. Edwards @keds_economist
Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence Support Staff Need More Help to Tackle Challenges of the 'Shadow Pandemic'
During the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, European Union states had a 60 percent increase in emergency calls about intimate-partner violence. Amid a protracted second wave that has led to further lockdowns, it may not be too late to provide the funding and legislative changes necessary to ensure domestic violence service providers can offer crucial support.
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Mar 15, 2021
Lillian Flemons, Shann Hulme
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Online Shopping, Living in a Riskier World, Stress in Communities: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on Americans' online shopping habits during the pandemic, living in a riskier world, how stress builds in communities, and more.
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Jul 10, 2020
Domestic Violence

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After COVID-19: Prevent Homelessness Among Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Without assistance, domestic violence survivors are more likely to be forced into homelessness. Now could be the time to invest in programs that help victims—before a second wave of COVID-19 cases pushes more families into unsafe environments.
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Jul 2, 2020
Sierra Smucker, Alicia Revitsky Locker, et al.
LGBTQ+ Populations

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Public Health Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence Tucked into Tiger King
Substantial work has been done to figure out how best to address intimate partner violence, but with limited attention regarding how best to meet the unique needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual victims. The popularity of Netflix's Tiger King, and its depiction of intimate partner violence between Joe Exotic and his two husbands, could help to focus attention on a very real, and often hidden, problem.
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May 15, 2020
Sarah MacCarthy
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Preparing for a Post-Vaccine World, Domestic Abuse, the Future of War: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on why we need a blueprint for a post-vaccine world, helping domestic abuse victims during COVID-19, the pandemic's historic economic effects, and more.
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May 15, 2020
Domestic Violence

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Measures to Help Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19 Are Welcome but Not Enough
One of the most worrying and consistent trends during the COVID-19 lockdown is an increase in domestic violence. Governments are taking different approaches in how they act to stop the violence and help victims to be heard during the lockdown. Securing adequate resources for support services is vital.
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May 12, 2020
Madeline Nightingale, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman, et al.
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Restoring Asylum Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded asylum protections earlier this month for victims of domestic violence. The decision and the supporting analysis goes against decades of research on violence against women. Congress could reverse the decision by amending the asylum law.
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Jun 25, 2018
Douglas C. Ligor @DougLigor, Lisa H. Jaycox
Domestic Violence

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Tackling Gender-Based Violence Among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Increased poverty and major shifts in traditional gender roles for Syrian refugees have worsened interpersonal tensions, increased the risk of domestic violence, and caused challenges for aid workers.
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Mar 22, 2018
Mahlet Atakilt Woldetsadik
Domestic Violence

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Domestic Warning Signs of Mass Shootings
After shootings, there is inevitably public debate over gun safety, constitutional rights, police tactics, terrorism, race, and politics. But these discussions rarely focus on a common factor among the perpetrators: a history of violence against women.
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Aug 6, 2016
Radha Iyengar Plumb
Domestic Violence

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In Latin America, Breaking the Cycle of Intimate-Partner Abuse One Handwritten Letter at a Time
Latin America has one of the highest rates of intimate-partner violence in the world, but a series of high-profile cases, including the murder of a journalist by her policeman husband, have propelled intimate-partner violence to the fore of Bolivia's public agenda.
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Sep 30, 2015
Mahlet Atakilt Woldetsadik
Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence as a Way of Life: The Reality for Papua New Guinea's Women
Violence against women is a persistent problem around the world. That's particularly true of Papua New Guinea, where abuse of women by domestic partners, gang members, and members of law enforcement is widespread, drawing comparisons to conditions in conflict zones.
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Dec 31, 2014
Mahlet Atakilt Woldetsadik
Gun Violence

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Guns in Homes: A Health Hazard
An ample body of evidence indicates that the benefits of keeping a gun for protection are substantially outweighed by the associated risks, writes Art Kellermann.
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Mar 25, 2013
Arthur L. Kellermann
Controlled Substances and Illegal Drugs

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A New Approach to Reducing Drunk Driving and Domestic Violence
Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, discusses South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project, which requires those arrested for or convicted of alcohol-related offenses to take twice-a-day breathalyzer tests or wear a continuous monitoring bracelet. Those who fail or skip their tests are immediately subject to modest sanctions—typically a day or two in jail.
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Nov 15, 2012
Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer

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Domestic Violence

Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap

Abortion Is Power

Domestic Violence Support Staff Need More Help to Tackle Challenges of the 'Shadow Pandemic'

Online Shopping, Living in a Riskier World, Stress in Communities: RAND Weekly Recap

After COVID-19: Prevent Homelessness Among Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Public Health Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence Tucked into Tiger King

Preparing for a Post-Vaccine World, Domestic Abuse, the Future of War: RAND Weekly Recap

Measures to Help Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19 Are Welcome but Not Enough

Restoring Asylum Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Tackling Gender-Based Violence Among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Domestic Warning Signs of Mass Shootings

In Latin America, Breaking the Cycle of Intimate-Partner Abuse One Handwritten Letter at a Time

Domestic Violence as a Way of Life: The Reality for Papua New Guinea's Women

Guns in Homes: A Health Hazard

A New Approach to Reducing Drunk Driving and Domestic Violence

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