Power Vaccum Behind the Firearm-Related Deadly Violence [Swedish]
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Power Vaccum Behind the Firearm-Related Deadly Violence [Swedish]

There are few indications that the wave of shootings in Swedish cities has reached its peak. The violence is basically related to the drug trade, but also has a self-reinforcing feature where revenge and honor are at the center, writes Ardavan Khoshnood, criminologist at Malmö University.

“This is how Malmö has diminished violent crimes” [Swedish]
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“This is how Malmö has diminished violent crimes” [Swedish]

In the last three years, Malmö has had 26 fatal shootings. After that the police became tougher with among other an effective reconnaissance work, point marking of leading criminals, cooperation with other authorities and an investment in defector activities, violence with firearms has decreased significantly, writes criminologist Ardavan Khoshnood.

Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmö
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Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmö

Malmö and its inhabitants are living in a historical era and in a changing environment – in a city that has grown with 43 percent since 1990. Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmöpresents a selection of current research, and the impact that crime,victimization and vulnerability have had on Malmö since the early 2000s Crime, Victimization and Vulnerability in Malmö addresses topics…

Firearms policy, suicide prevention and the swedish model
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Firearms policy, suicide prevention and the swedish model

Suicide is a global health problem and committing suicide with a firearm is a common method. As recent studies discuss the importance of removing a firearm from a patient trying to commit suicide in the US, it is believed that Sweden and the Swedish model can be highly useful for American policymakers. Sweden has a…