US violent crime trends over time?

Violent crime rates in the US are at a 40-year low, declining over 50% since the 1990s despite economic hardships. Homicide rates vary globally, with El Salvador, Honduras, and Jamaica having the highest rates. New York City’s homicide rates dropped significantly, and violent crime rates have decreased across racial and age divisions. Violent crime rates […]

Causes of violent mood swings?

Mood swings can be caused by various factors including medication, hormonal changes, mental health conditions, illnesses, and stress. They can lead to aggressive and violent behavior, and may require medical or psychological evaluation and therapy. Illegal drugs and alcohol withdrawal can also cause dangerous mood swings. Violent mood swings are sudden and drastic changes in […]

What’s a violent crime?

A crime of violence is when one person inflicts bodily harm on another. Different countries have different definitions, making comparisons difficult. In the US, the FBI considers four felonies as violent crimes. Violent crime rates have been declining in the US since the early 1990s. Comparing murder rates is possible, with Western and Central Europe […]

Can my kid play violent video games?

Parents should make informed decisions before allowing children to play violent video games. Studies show that exposure to violence can lead to increased aggression, but correlation does not necessarily indicate causation. Lack of physical activity can also contribute to aggressive behavior. Parents must make their own choices before exposing children to violent video games. There […]

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