Author: Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research

  • Ketamine

    March 22, 2012
    Ketamine is most often used legally as an anesthetic by veterinarians and doctors. Recent research suggests that ketamine may also…
  • Crystal Methamphetamine

    March 21, 2012
    Crystal meth is a stimulant drug also known as meth, tina, yaba, crystal, jib, speed, crank, ice, sketch, cryssie, or…
  • College Gambling

    March 21, 2012
    Gambling involves risking something of value on an uncertain outcome in the hopes of increasing value or profit.  Gambling is…
  • Youth Gambling

    March 21, 2012
    Gambling is illegal for British Columbian youth under the age of 19 years . Although problem gambling has been primarily…
  • Youth Gangs

    March 21, 2012
    A gang is a structured group of individuals who use intimidation and violence to carry out criminal acts in order…
  • Internet Addiction

    March 21, 2012
    Internet addictions can negatively affect personal relationships with friends, significant others, and family, as well as reduce productivity at work.…
  • Internet Safety: Parenting Generation Y’s

    March 21, 2012
    Gen Y’s (aka Millenials), born between the late 1970’s and 2000, have grown up with technology as part of their…
  • Teen Dating Violence

    March 21, 2012
    Dating violence refers to abuse or mistreatment that occurs between dating partners or those in the process of developing an…
  • Bullying and Harassment

    March 21, 2012
    Bullying and harassment happens when a person who has more power or some advantage (bigger, more status, etc.) repeatedly tries…
  • Disabilities and Vulnerability to Bullying

    March 21, 2012
    A disability refers to physical or mental impairments that make daily routines and activities more challenging. Children with disabilities may…