Hollywood has often come under scrutiny in the wake of violent attacks, facing criticism that it glorifies and popularizes violence, even when there hasn't been a direct link between real-world violence and a movie.

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Estimates of the direct and indirect costs of violence suggest that the costs of crime are roughly 12 to 14 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

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So, no direct, casual link between violence and games like Call of Duty, but video games can ill afford a tie to a vilified industry like guns.

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But in criticizing sweeping statements from Bush, el-Baz said Washington must take direct, specific action to curb the violence.

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The costs were a direct consequence of inadequate measures to prevent domestic violence occurring in the first place, said the group.

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In Ciudad Juarez a taskforce of thousands of federal army soldiers, federal police and municipal police patrol the streets under direct orders from the president of Mexico to bring the violence under control.

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However, for those of us who have come in direct contact with the parents who have lost their children to violence and bullying, or the young people who have been severely abused by or forced out of their families, this is grossly insensitive and nothing to laugh about.

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Separately, on Monday, Second Mile said it was now asking its donors to direct contributions to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, a group that works to eliminate sexual violence.

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