After a school shooting plot was thwarted at a New York middle school, the school district faced numerous questions from parents about what is going to happen next. The three students remain on school suspension facing charges of second-degree conspiracy. The Violence Project's Jill Peterson discussed the importance of talking to the would-be … [Read more...]
A New York village averted a potential school shooting. Parents are still furious.
Gathering useful data on mass shootings in America
"The database that Peterson and Densley are freely sharing — and the training they offer — can help prevent gun violence and save lives. The initiative merits widespread support." Read the Star Tribune's full editorial on our research here. … [Read more...]
School Safety: The Violence Project Speaks
Since the Columbine High School massacre in April 1999, education and public safety policy has emphasized situational crime prevention and law enforcement response in an effort to prevent shooting casualties. School security is now a multi-billion dollar industry. Yet, many of the alleged solutions to school shootings are expensive, dangerous, … [Read more...]
Research reveals common traits behind mass shootings
The Violence Project's co-founder James Densley spoke with 9 News to discuss findings in the new Mass Shooter Database, specifically about mental health troubles and suicidality. Read the full article from 9 News here. … [Read more...]
Our co-founder Jill Peterson appeared on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom
Watch her full interview with Bill Hemmer HERE. … [Read more...]