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The iGaming industry has expanded substantially over the past decade, driven by growth in digital infrastructure, mobile adoption, and the expansion of licensing frameworks across new jurisdictions. The global online gaming market reached $117.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $186.58 billion by 2029, according to data published by Voluum. Within this growing market, affiliate marketi…

The modern sports industry functions as a complex economic system where commercial agreements between sports organizations and betting companies occupy a central niche. The scale of these contracts is measured in billions of euros, making gambling brands key investors in the development of professional teams and leagues. The primary reason for such activity lies in the high engagement of the fan …

Fear of crime is rarely a rational calculation. It does not begin with a risk statistic or a news headline. It begins earlier, in the pre-conscious body’s response to a poorly lit footpath, the sonic landscape of an empty train carriage, the smell of a stairwell, or the sight of a blocked exit. These everyday aesthetic encounters with space and place produce affect, a pre-personal, pre-emotional …

Qualitative research on juvenile crime depends on access to settings and individuals that are rarely straightforward to reach. Juvenile justice institutions, probation services, youth detention centers, and child protection agencies all hold information researchers need and employ people whose approval determines whether that research moves forward. These individuals, known as gatekeepers, sit at…

Sex offense registration affects much more than legal compliance. It shapes employment, income, routine, family stability, and mental health. For people required to register as sex offenders, the sex offender registry can turn a job search into a repeated test of whether registration status will outweigh skill, education, and work history. Qualitative scholarship by Jennifer […] The post Employme…

Students who want to enter the criminal justice field need guided exposure to agency life, case processing, professional expectations, and the human consequences of policy and practice. Recent qualitative research by Nancy Blank, Robin S. Goldberg-Glen, Lori Simons, Nicole Scharfetter, and Denna Grande of Widener University, based on student internship experiences, provides a strong foundation [……

Body–Worn Camera Perspective Bias describes how the visual angle of the body camera shapes perception of police–citizen encounters and influences judgments about intent, threat level, and also responsibility in legal and psychological evaluation. The concept connects cognitive psychology, visual attention, and interpretation in the courtroom and explains why the same footage can give different co…

An investigation into compliant loot boxes in Europe and how this approach differs from regulated iGaming. Across Europe, publishers are redesigning randomised rewards in video games by moving chance before purchase and adding clearer disclosures. At the same time, regulators are leaning on consumer law, emphasising price clarity and protections for minors. This investigation shows […] The post A…

Residential burglary is not only a personal choice. Differential opportunity theory shows social place, legal and illegal ways, and peer effect make people do crime. Research shows patterns in neighborhoods. This helps the community and policymakers to stop crime with school, job, and social help programs. What is Differential Opportunity Theory? Differential opportunity theory is […] The post Di…

Out–of–school suspension (OSS) affects many students every year. This punishment takes students out of class and the learning place. It causes stress and problems. Research shows suspension can make schoolwork worse, social life hard, and mental health a problem. Know this helps teachers, parents, and policymakers make better plans for students and schools. What OSS […] The post Out–of–School Sus…

Violence with teens is a big problem. It happens at school, on the street, and online. Family, friends, and social places make it worse. Learn ways to help teens be safe and stop fights. A look at youth violence Violence among young people is a significant issue. A lot of things cause it to happen. […] The post Youth Violence: How Teens Get Hurt and How to Stop It first appeared on Criminology & …

Incel online communities show hidden struggles. Many members write about sadness, loneliness and hopelessness. Research shows forum talk can make risk higher or give support. This shows why awareness, intervention, and understanding social rules are important. Who Are Incels “Incels,” a short word for “involuntary celibates,” are mostly men. They want a sexual partner but […] The post Incel Suici…

Abuse inside church walls has been hidden for many years. Silence and shame protect bad people, while victims suffer in mind, soul, and social life. Research shows why this problem still affects communities today. What sexual abuse in church means When a religious leader uses their power to hurt someone else, that is sexual abuse […] The post Sexual Abuse in Church: Reports and Hidden Patterns fi…