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...]
Active-Shooter Security Drills Are ‘Ineffective,’ Researchers Find
Raising Red Flags: Minnesota police chiefs and sheriffs weigh in on gun law
"Dozens of police chiefs and sheriffs around the state say they would support a controversial measure that would temporarily take guns away from people who are deemed a threat to themselves or others." KSTP reporters reached out to law enforcement leaders across the state to discuss whether these Red Flag laws would be helpful in preventing … [Read more...]
Big Brain Energy: The psychology of ‘No Notoriety’
In the wake of the Saugus High School shooting, The Daily Campus discusses the "No Notoriety" campaign. The campaign challenges reporters to make no reference to the shooter after a mass shooting, instead focusing on the community and victims. The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson told reporters, “There is this element of wanting notoriety in … [Read more...]
Hamline, Metro State professors create a database to shed light on mass shooters
The Goal for the mass shooter database is prevention. Read more from the Start tribune here. Source: Star Tribune Author: Shannon Prather … [Read more...]
Science has identified common threads in school shootings
Vern Pierson, the El Dorado County District Attorney, wrote a commentary in CalMatters discussing how to address mass shootings. He cited data from The Violence Project's mass shooter database, as well as prevention strategies recommended by Jillian Peterson and James Densley. "The crisis of mass shootings and school shootings is complex. But … [Read more...]