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The Role of Gun Ownership in Preventing Crime
It is crucial to delve into the complex discussions surrounding the role of gun ownership in preventing crime in an era of shifting...

Sam Wilks
Dec 2, 20233 min read


Implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in Urban Planning
In the intricate dance of city planning, the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) are akin to a...

Sam Wilks
Nov 30, 20233 min read


A failure to communicate
To understand why the failure of public consultation on prohibition, a policy with a historical track record of failure, is so...

Sam Wilks
Nov 29, 20233 min read


The Effectiveness of Mandatory Sentencing in Reducing Crime
One of the most controversial topics in criminal justice is the use of mandatory sentencing laws. Mandatory sentencing laws require that...

Sam Wilks
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Trauma and Criminality: Connected by Choices
Human behaviour is intricate, woven with threads of environmental factors, personal experiences, and inherent predispositions. Among...

Sam Wilks
Nov 23, 20233 min read


Urban design and crime prevention
A city's design and infrastructure is not merely a backdrop for the daily hustle of its inhabitants but a subtle yet potent force...

Sam Wilks
Nov 21, 20233 min read


The Influence of Family Interventions on Criminal Behaviour
I was sent the links to several interviews by the rebel news journalist Avi Yemeni on Alice Springs Crime levels. I was recently...

Sam Wilks
Nov 19, 20234 min read


The Influence of Economic Factors on Criminal Behaviour
I believe that economic factors play a critical role in shaping criminal behaviour. Specifically, poverty, unemployment, and economic...

Sam Wilks
Nov 18, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Trauma-Informed Care in Reducing Juvenile criminality
One of the key issues I have focused on as a security trainer has been trauma care since 2018. Particularly the role of trauma care in...

Sam Wilks
Nov 16, 20234 min read


The Role of private enterprise Employment opportunities in Preventing Crime
When it comes to preventing crime, many strategies have been proposed over the years, ranging from social programs to tougher law...

Sam Wilks
Nov 14, 20233 min read


The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Crime Prevention
I believe that crime is not simply a result of individual choices or environmental factors but also a product of emotional regulation. I...

Sam Wilks
Nov 12, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Restorative Justice in Reducing Crime
Instead of just punishing the offender, restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm that a crime has caused. This approach seeks to...

Sam Wilks
Nov 11, 20233 min read


The Relationship between Domestic Violence and Criminal Behaviour
Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects individuals and families across the world. In the Northern Territory, domestic...

Sam Wilks
Nov 9, 20233 min read


Cognitive Enhancement Programs do they Reduce Recidivism
Recidivism, or the tendency of individuals to reoffend after release from prison, is a persistent problem in the criminal justice system....

Sam Wilks
Nov 7, 20233 min read


The Relationship between Mental Illness and Criminal Behaviour
One needs only to take a look at contemporary statistics on crime and it is obvious there is a relationship between mental illness and...

Sam Wilks
Nov 4, 20233 min read


The Ethics of Mass Incarceration and Its Impacts on Communities
Locally, the subject of heated debates, it seems only one side is provided any airtime or freedom of speech to discuss the ethics of mass...

Sam Wilks
Oct 31, 20234 min read


Examining the Effectiveness of Incarceration as a Crime Deterrent
The dim lighting of my office casts long shadows over my white desk, and I find myself reflecting upon the numerous years I've dedicated...

Sam Wilks
Oct 29, 20234 min read


The Impact of Social Media on Criminal Behaviour
In recent years, the rise of social media has had a profound impact on society, including criminal behaviour. Social media has become a...

Sam Wilks
Oct 21, 20233 min read


The Influence of Peer Groups on Juvenile crime
One of the most significant factors contributing to juvenile crime is peer influence. Peer influence is a powerful force that has a...

Sam Wilks
Oct 14, 20233 min read


The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Reducing Recidivism
Using effective crowd control techniques, I gained a significant understanding of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy...

Sam Wilks
Aug 5, 20234 min read
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