A new database launched by Twin Cities researchers aims to help policymakers and the public understand the conditions that contribute to mass shooting incidents in the United States. Researchers with the nonpartisan Violence Project documented characteristics associated with 171 people who committed mass shootings, which was defined as shooting and … [Read more...]
Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings
Nearly all mass shooters since 1966 have had 4 things in common
The largest study of mass shooters ever funded by the U.S. government reveals stunning information about perpetrators. Source: Vice News Authors David Noriega and Tess Owen You can also read about these findings from ABC Action News, Daily Mail, Public News Service, and DiversityInc. Updated January 1, 2020. … [Read more...]
Press Release: Database of Mass Shooters Compiled by Hamline Students Released for Public Use
On November 19, 2019, The Violence Project, a nonpartisan think tank, will publicly release the largest, most comprehensive database of mass shooters in the United States. This new database, funded by the National Institute of Justice, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, was developed by professors Jillian Peterson and James … [Read more...]
Santa Clarita School Shooter Fits Profile of Other K-12 Shooters, According to New Database
The Violence Project's co-founder James Densley was a guest on KQED News this morning. He joined Michael Krasny to discuss the Santa Clarita shooting, what we know about mass shooters, and whether gathering information can prevent acts of mass violence. Listen to the full 28-minute segment here. Source: KQED … [Read more...]
Active-Shooter Security Drills Are ‘Ineffective,’ Researchers Find
Research published by The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson and James Densley was featured in an article discussing the ineffectiveness of active-shooter drills. Because school and workplace shooters are typically insiders, they are able to plan their attacks with security procedures in mind. Peterson and Densley recommend investment into mental … [Read more...]