"In the wake of the shooting in Plymouth, that resulted in the deaths of five people and then later the shooter himself, as is frequently the case, the media turned it’s focus onto the ‘why’. From discussing the shooter’s ‘incel’ or ‘involuntary celibate’, ideology, his autism diagnosis to his mental health struggles over lockdown. Sometimes, our … [Read more...]
Handling associations between violent crime and mental illness with responsibility
Social Media Use in Relation to Mass Shootings Post-1999
As social media becomes more prevalent, it is important to recognize the platform they can provide perpetrators. For more information on how to report concerning posts on social media, examine the following guide: https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/reporting-online-harassment-to-platforms/ #socialmedia #report #safety … [Read more...]
Preventing the Next Attack: Implications of Returning to In-Person Activity
Listen Here "As society cautiously re-opens and returns to in-person activity and work, violence and physical threats to businesses are occurring at an unsettling, record-high pace. This is a result of multiple factors, from pent up economic and political frustrations to revised health and safety protocols in the office. However, there’s someone … [Read more...]
Students, teachers must feel safe to report school shooting threats
In Church Hill, Tennessee, a person claiming to be a bullied student, armed and ready to start shooting, called 911. Police raced to the scene. Schools across the district went into lockdown. Students fled school. Others hid inside classrooms. Distraught parents requested prayers. The threat was a hoax. There was no shooter or gun. Gun … [Read more...]
When did signs of a crisis begin for mass shooters?
Children often do not have access to effective #MentalHealth support. Our #data shows that 33.5% of perpetrators show signs of crisis years prior to a shooting. Strengthening #CrisisIntervention and mental health support may help prevent future #violence Related Article Here Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations … [Read more...]