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society10 days ago•7 min saved

Hidden toll: domestic abuse suicides may dwarf official counts in England and Wales

Experts say suicides linked to domestic abuse in England and Wales are vastly undercounted, with Kent research suggesting as many as 1,500 such deaths annually—far higher than the 2024 NPCC figure of 98 suspected cases. Campaigners blame narrow official criteria and gaps in multi-agency investigations, urging all suspected cases be treated as potential homicides to preserve evidence and improve protection for victims. While a few prosecutions have occurred, many cases see no charges, prompting calls for a national taskforce and systemic reform to ensure accountability and prevent deaths in the first place.

via The Guardian|

#cps #domestic-abuse #police

crime11 days ago•5 min saved

Flight Cabin Fear: CBS News finds rising, underreported in-flight sexual assaults

CBS News reports FBI data showing more than 170 passenger-on-passenger sexual assaults on flights in 2024, up from about 130 in 2023, but experts say the true number likely undercounts due to inconsistent airline and local reporting; assaults typically occur on long-haul/international trips, often at night with alcohol, prompting calls for better accountability and a push for airlines to report incidents publicly, including a lawsuit against American Airlines.

via CBS News|

#airlines-reporting-gaps #aviation-security #crime

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Study Reveals Underreporting of Same-Sex Behavior in Animals"

A study published in PLOSOne reveals that same-sex sexual behavior in animals is significantly underreported by researchers, despite being observed in over 1,500 species. The study found that 77% of surveyed experts had observed such behaviors, but only 18% had published their findings. This underreporting is attributed to perceptions of rarity and lack of research priority, rather than socio-political discomfort. The findings suggest that same-sex behavior is widespread and natural in the animal kingdom, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the need for more comprehensive research.

via CNN|

#animal-behavior #evolutionary-biology #research