This fall, the Foundation will host three Knowledge Against Violence conversations titled, “Global Perspectives on Gender-Based Violence.” HFG’s three-part virtual series aims to foster a multidisciplinary, cross-regional discussion of three important areas: Understanding GBV as a weapon in conflict-affected areas (Nov. 8); Reckoning with an increase in intimate-partner violence during the pandemic (Nov. 28), and; Exploring how sex workers navigate insecurity and whether policy changes can mitigate the pervasive violence they face (Dec 14). Register here.

Revisiting predictive models developed for their 2020 national crime rates report, the authors of a new HFG report forecast that the rate of violent crime will increase very slightly in the near future and then flatten, while the property crime rate will continue its longstanding decline. The authors again conclude that sizable reductions in prison populations can be achieved without substantially increasing crime.