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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Digital and online violence is a growing phenomenon, which if left unchecked, can cause serious harm to individuals and groups. Smartphones, tablets, computers, wearable technologies and smart home systems have all becom...
Funded by: FIC
Lead research organisation: The Open University
The project specifically addresses the effects of digital and online violence, which is a form of violence discussed in the question.
Brazil's current social and political situation gives rise to a particular breed of urban violence aimed at individuals and characterized by its continual presence. The average Brazilian citizen has to contend with this ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Lancaster University
The project analyzes the representation of urban violence in Brazil, which is related to the broader topic of violence discussed in the question.
Violence has been on the rise in the United Kingdom, generating a detrimental impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. Preventing serious violence is a crucial - yet difficult - task that calls for innova...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge
The project explores the mechanisms of serious violence, which is partially relevant to understanding the effects of media on violence, but does not directly address the role of media.