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Youth Welfare Dependency: Strategies to Encourage Skill Development and Employment
In recent discussions on the socio-economic landscape of Australia, particularly the Northern Territory, a pressing concern has emerged...

Sam Wilks
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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Urban Design and Public Safety
Urban design and public safety are intricately linked, with the layout and features of our cities playing a crucial role in either...

Sam Wilks
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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The Role of Parental Involvement in Addressing Educational Decline in the Northern Territory
In recent years, the Northern Territory of Australia has faced significant challenges in the realm of education. Academic performance and...

Sam Wilks
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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The Role of Education in Fostering Secure Communities
Education, often heralded as the bedrock of societal development, plays a pivotal role in fostering secure communities. This assertion...

Sam Wilks
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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The Role of PC Culture in Shaping Public Perception of Crime and Safety
In recent years, the interplay between political correctness (PC) culture and public discourse on crime and safety has significantly...

Sam Wilks
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Economic Principles and National Security
In the complex interplay between economic principles and national security, a nuanced understanding emerges, one that bridges the gap...

Sam Wilks
Apr 6, 20244 min read
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"Identity Politics and Crime: Assessing the Connection in the Northern Territory"
In today’s discourse on social dynamics, the phenomenon of identity politics often emerges as a contentious issue, particularly when its...

Sam Wilks
Apr 5, 20245 min read
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The Psychology of Security
The interplay between psychology and security is a complicated exploration of how fear, risk perception, and individual differences shape...

Sam Wilks
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Cultural Relativism and Education: Implications for Curriculum and Learning in Northern Territory Schools
In the contemporary discourse on education, a debate of considerable depth and nuance has emerged, questioning the extent to which...

Sam Wilks
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Quagmire of Warehouse Theft
In the vast expanse of the Northern Territory, nestled away from the bustling trade routes and urban centres, a warehouse faced a dilemma...

Sam Wilks
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Affordable Housing Policies and Their Side Effects
In the complex interplay of government interventionism, policymaking, and economic principles, the drive towards providing affordable...

Sam Wilks
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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The Foundations of a Secure Society
The foundation of a secure society rests upon a complex interplay of justice, security, personal freedom, and the state's role in...

Sam Wilks
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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The Influence of Western Media on Global Culture
The pervasive influence of Western media on global culture is a phenomenon that extends beyond the mere broadcast of news and...

Sam Wilks
Apr 2, 20245 min read
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The importance of Surveillance Countermeasures
In the complex interplay of modern society, the concept of surveillance, and correspondingly, the need for effective countermeasures,...

Sam Wilks
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Redistribution on Economic Growth
The discourse on the nexus between income redistribution and economic growth transcends the corridors of pure economic analysis, touching...

Sam Wilks
Apr 1, 20244 min read
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The Modern Security Professional
As society evolves, so too does the landscape of security in the twenty-first century. We are witnessing an uptick in challenges such as...

Sam Wilks
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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The Danger of Ignoring Expertise in Policymaking: Analyzing instances where the dismissal of expert advice has led to ineffective or harmful policy decisions.
The interplay between expertise and policymaking is a delicate balance, crucial for the formulation of effective and beneficial public...

Sam Wilks
Mar 31, 20244 min read
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Media’s Contribution to the Decline in Civility: Investigating how certain media outlets and personalities may encourage or reflect a decline in civil discourse.
The fabric of civil discourse, an essential element for the functioning of a democratic society, appears to be unravelling at the seams....

Sam Wilks
Mar 31, 20245 min read
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The Role of Whistleblowers in Protecting Liberties: Highlighting cases where whistleblowers have exposed government actions that threaten personal freedoms.
In the contemporary discourse on the preservation of liberties within the fabric of society, the role of whistleblowers emerges as both...

Sam Wilks
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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Crime/Incident Scene Management by Security Personnel
When a security officer stumbles upon a scene bearing the marks of criminal activity or an accident, their role transcends mere...

Sam Wilks
Mar 30, 20243 min read
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