The crowd at our latest citizen security event at the IDB was not the usual one. No men in suits, no women in blazers, no government officials, no adults. Instead in our audience were 40 kids aged 8-10, in sneakers and dresses, spinning on their chairs, somewhat excited, slightly confused, very energetic. As much as they seemed to admire their parents' work, the daughters and … [Read more...] about A group of kids used design thinking for crime solutions. They came up with three great ideas
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Wearable Technology for Violence Prevention
Increasingly, people are reading their email on their Apple Watch, tracking their sleep with their Fitbit, asking Siri for directions or demanding Alexa to change the song. We are moving towards a world of wearable technology. But for researchers at the MIT Media Lab, wearable technology is not just a luxury. It can prevent violence and save lives. After the 2012 Delhi … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Violence Prevention
What is the cost of violence against women for their health, their children, and their work?
Originally published in Spanish Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) suffers disproportionately from the impact of violence against women compared to other regions. The vast majority of victims are men, and especially young people. But the impact on women is also high, and manifests itself in many ways. Women who suffer from violence are more likely to have depression. … [Read more...] about What is the cost of violence against women for their health, their children, and their work?
Interview: Facebook can escalate conflicts. One organization is using it to stop murders
Some say violence begets violence, and cities like New York have seen violence at its worst. But violence also begets innovation, and cities such as New York are witnessing cutting-edge solutions for crime prevention. The Citizen Crime Commission of NY, an independent, nonpartisan organization working to reduce crime and to improve the criminal justice system, has been at the … [Read more...] about Interview: Facebook can escalate conflicts. One organization is using it to stop murders
US voters are divided over presidents but more united on criminal justice reforms
A Spanish version of this article is available here. If you are expecting another article on the election results and the new president of the United States, or their implications for Latin America, go back to CNN. Here you are going to be disappointed. In the US presidential elections, voters were asked about criminal justice reform. In fact, 154 ballots with criminal … [Read more...] about US voters are divided over presidents but more united on criminal justice reforms