Transforming gun violence through group intervention: the Swedish experience of implementing focused deterrence
The article Transforming gun violence through group intervention: the Swedish experience of implementing focused deterrence presents the findings of the first evaluation of both the implementation process and the impact of a focused deterrence–based strategy aimed at addressing gun violence involving members of criminal groups in Malmö, Sweden.
The Offence of Femicide in the Italian Criminal Code: Chronicle of a Foretold Controversy
In the article “Il reato di femminicidio nel codice penale italiano: cronaca di una controversia annunciata”, published in Diritto penale contemporaneo – rivista trimestrale, Emanuele Corn critically examines the process that led to the introduction of the offence of femicide into the Italian Criminal Code, situating the domestic debate within a broader comparative framework and focusing on the theoretical and systematic implications of the new offence.
C. Chisari (2025), Gender-Sensitive Reparation through Art: Hammering Suffering at Fragmentos
The article examines the concept of gender-sensitive reparation within the framework of transitional justice, with particular attention to the potential of art as a form of symbolic reparation for women survivors of conflict.
Monitor of Lethal Force in Latin America and the Caribbean. A Analysis of Killings by Police and Army
The volume Monitor of Lethal Force in Latin America and the Caribbean. An Analysis of Killings by Police and Army Officers, edited by Ignacio Cano, Catalina Pérez-Correa, and Carlos Silva examines the use and abuse of lethal force in eight Latin American countries, with the aim of addressing the persistent lack of information and independent investigations.
Abolishing the Impossible. Forms of Violence, Practices of Freedom
The book “Abolishing the Impossible. Forms of Violence, Practices of Freedom” by Valeria Verdolini investigates the possibilities, in contemporary society, of abolishing those pervasive and oppressive structures that appear unshakeable.
The Faces of Violence. A Dialogue Between Those Who Witness It, Those Who Suffer It, and Those Who Intervene
The event is organized to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and involves both the academic community and various local associations.
Building Democratic Resilience: Protecting the Public Sphere From Violent Extremism
The article “Building Democratic Resilience: Protecting the Public Sphere From Violent Extremism” aims to propose a new theoretical framework for democratic resilience.
Elisa, the film inspired by the essay “I Wanted to Kill Her. For a Criminology of Encounter”
Starting September 5, 2025, Italian cinemas will screen “Elisa”, a film freely adapted from “Io volevo ucciderla. Per una criminologia dell’incontro” of Encounter by Adolfo Ceretti and Lorenzo Natali.
Preventing Violence Against Women Between Compulsory Health Assessments and Public Shaming
The two central components of the Italian Bill 1517 reveal a profound sense of collective disorientation in the face of male violence against women. The legislative response appears to be an expressive and performative one, oscillating between preventive medical punishment and public shaming—offering little room for the layered, nuanced approaches that this deeply sensitive area of intervention requires.
Should police officers who use force against peaceful protesters be punished? A national experiment
The article “Should police officers who use force against peaceful protesters be punished? A national experiment” by Thompson, Metcalfe, and Pickett highlights how opinions on punishing police officers for using force against peaceful protesters are primarily influenced by political and racial attitudes.