
The rise of therapy chatbots
The developers of these mental health chatbots do not suggest they are a replacement for person-to-person therapy although there do seem to be some real benefits.
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The developers of these mental health chatbots do not suggest they are a replacement for person-to-person therapy although there do seem to be some real benefits.
Welsh police secure convictions using fingerprints from a WhatsApp photo.
Excellent new resource from Release guides you through the legal process if you’re arrested for possessing drugs.
Apple Watch provides critical evidence in an Australian murder case.
Traditional substance use prevention has focused on warning or informing about risks or on skills-based interventions. Why not aim to limit unhealthy behaviours by changing the environment in ways which influence people’s choices?
Europol estimates 3-4% of the £100bn in illicit proceeds in Europe are laundered through cryptocurrencies – and the proportion is growing rapidly.
An internationsl systematic review concludes that eHealth can improve treatment outcomes because of its
potential to increase motivation and engagement and deliver an individually tailored approach.
Most police services now use drones and for an ever growing list of reasons: tracking suspects, gathering evidence, counter-terrorism
West Yorkshire Police trial handheld scanners which allow them to identify people in less than a minute with potential massive efficiency boost.
HMPPS are developing complementary digital media to help offenders on the Timewise Programme learn new skills to deal with life’s problems.
Innovative VR approach gets Dutch domestic abuse perpetrators to realise the impact of their behaviour on their children.
Cochrane Review finds that personalised digital advice from apps and other online resources do tend to help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.