Criminal behaviour and mental illness: a closer look
A complex relationship We all know that criminality is a way of life for some individuals and is normalised for them. Many factors contribute to criminality, such as peer pressure, social and economic inequality, adrenaline and observational learning. However, these factors can easily be looked into, and the psychology behind Continue Reading
Unlocked – A Jail Experiment!
The new Netflix show ‘Unlocked’: A Jail Experiment focuses on the work of Sheriff Eric Higgins in American Prison: Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility. It is a social experiment where inmates are given beyond-usual freedoms and trust by unlocking their cell doors 24-7 for 6 weeks and given gradual privileges. Continue Reading
The Woman Trials
One woman every six minutes will die from heavy bleeding after giving birth. Within 24 hours of childbirth, there is usually some bleeding, however heavy bleeding after childbirth (known as postpartum haemorrhage – PPH) kills a woman every six minutes. This makes it the leading cause of maternal mortality. Researchers have Continue Reading
Falling Hard For The Royal Guard
Today we interviewed Megan Clawson, the author of ‘Falling Hard for The Royal Guard’ who came to our school for an interview, sign books, autographs and the occasional selfie! Megan Clawson is an inspirational story writer and actor known for her new novel “Falling Hard For The Royal Guard”. She Continue Reading
Royal Albert Hall Beckons for Boston!
Young musicians between the ages of 6 and 18 from Boston Music Centre, are taking a trip to the Royal Albert Hall in London to perform an 8-minute Beyonce medley from memory, in-front of an audience of 1300. And it’s been quite a journey to get there. Their performance in Continue Reading