The COGNITIVE INTERVIEW was created by Geiselman and Fisher in a bid to improve the quality of eye witness testimony. The Cognitive Interview has four distinct retrieval techniques at its core:

1) Re-establishing the...

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Italy is a generally safe place for travelers. Your chances of being the victim of a violent crime are low. However, the odds go up for petty crimes, like bag-snatching and pickpocketing. Unfortunately, these types of crimes occur much...

Indonesia, a member of the G20, has the sixteenth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The economy has been transformed since the country’s independence in 1945. Indonesia has a market capitalist economy with a...

Crime is the overriding concern of anyone who lives in a South African city. Review safety precautions and tips for managing personal safety in Johannesburg, including home security options.

While Japan has long been considered extremely safe, no country, of course, is 100 percent safe. Economic problems have led to greater unemployment, and, according to the Japanese, relatively lower moral standards. A few years ago, any...

South Africa has a serious crime problem, so ensuring your safety, and that of everyone you’re traveling with, will need to be a high priority while you’re in the country. At the same time, there’s no need to be paranoid. As in most...

Dialing one number—10111—connects you to a central emergency-services control room operated by the state. Unfortunately, as with many state services in South Africa, this one tends to be understaffed and underequipped. It often takes a...

Singapore prides itself on being safe and relatively crime-free. You can go almost anywhere day or night with no fear of being harmed or hassled. Singapore is an especially hospitable place for women traveling alone. It’s unusual for a...

In Japan, there are two emergency numbers everyone should know: 110, to contact the police, and 119, to report a fire or request an ambulance. But be mindful that you’ll have to talk in Japanese, which is especially difficult when you’re...

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Review key tips on managing personal security in Brazil. Although Brazil has its share of violent crimes, thefts are far more common than rapes or murders. Public places, such as buses and ATMs, are popular locations for assaults. Women...

Review key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...

Learn basic tips on handling emergencies in Brazil. For instance, since reaching people by phone is tough at times, carry backup numbers in case you can’t reach someone. Also carry your Brazilian or international health insurance card...

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From the refugee crisis to a US presidential campaign featuring Donald Trump and everything in between, this is a look back at the headlines that dominated the news in 2015.

Peter Coyote explains his approach to effective, nonviolent protest, which he developed while teaching a class at Harvard called The Theater of Protest. Frustrated that many protests were misrepresented in political attack ads, he...

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A video about how local governments work together.

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the daily life of one of the 5,000 Indian Dabbawalas efficiently running one of the world’s most efficient meal delivery services as they serve 200,000 people on a daily...

What is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much...

Howcast - People like Ralphige and the Jerky Boys have elevated prank phone calls to an art. Here’s how you can get in on the fun.

Howcast - You see someone doing something illegal and there are no police officers around. Do you have the right to play cop? Here’s the lowdown.