As 2020 comes to a close, The Violence Project's co-founders once again spoke with Associated Press reporter Lisa Marie Pane for a recap of this year's lack of mass shootings. The number of mass shootings this year - two - is lower than it ahs been in over a decade. The decline in mass killings is “almost a natural experiment for the test of the … [Read more...]
In a year of pain, one silver lining: fewer mass shootings
US gun violence: too many people have died in 2020 – and COVID played a larger part than you think
"Recent reports here and elsewhere in the media have focused on gun violence in the US, reporting a dramatic rise in mass shootings in 2020 – despite the pandemic – which by November had overtaken the total for 2019. The term mass shooting conjures up images of Columbine and Parkland, but the story for 2020 is more complex." The Violence … [Read more...]
Community Involvement Among Mass Shooters
Did you know? Most mass shooters were not involved in their communities. Engaging with others and fostering connections is one way to improve one's mental health and lessen feelings of isolation. #mentalhealth #violenceprevention Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations … [Read more...]