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Why targeting guerrilla groups and cartels doesn't stop violence in Latin America -- but focusing on geography might

Published in The Conversation on geography-focused strategies for reducing violence in Latin America.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

Why we feel so safe in nature and how that can put us at risk

Interviewed by Outside Magazine on perception of safety on outdoor trails and environmental risk factors.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks

Interviewed by Fox News regarding tourist behavior, rule violations, and safety risks in National Parks.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

Far from random, China's global port network is clustering near the world's riskiest trade routes

Published in The Conversation analyzing spatial patterns in China’s global port expansion.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

National parks are overwhelmingly safe spaces, says study

National Parks Traveler coverage highlighting research findings from Cohen & Spencer (2025).
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

The other reason Americans don't use mass transit

The Atlantic essay referencing research on transit safety by Spencer, Schnell, & DeWitt (2025).
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read

How to prevent random violence

The Atlantic commentary referencing crime prevention research by Spencer, Schnell, & DeWitt (2025).
Last updated on Aug 4, 2026 1 min read