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Daily Bulletin: The FBI Opened a Domestic Terror Investigation into the Gilroy Shooting

August 7, 2019

The Violence Project’s op-ed in the Los Angeles Times was cited in The Trace’s Daily Bulletin this morning. Read the full bulletin here. Source: The Trace

Here’s what we know about the suspected gunmen in the El Paso, Dayton shootings

August 6, 2019

In the aftermath of two deadly mass shootings, The Violence Project’s co-founder James Densley spoke with reporters at Global News on Tuesday about how to identify mass shooters and prevent future shootings. Urging people to recognize warning signs of a person being in crisis, Densley says, “If we’re a little bit more attuned to when… Read More »

Mass shootings can be contagious, research shows

August 6, 2019

Are mass shootings truly contagious? According to expert, Dr. Jillian Peterson, it’s a form of social contagion, somewhat like a suicide contagion – that’s when a high-profile suicide leads to more people to take their own lives. For example, following the suicide of actor Robin Williams, researchers documented a 10% spike in suicides in the… Read More »

Video game makers face backlash after El Paso shooting

August 6, 2019

In the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, President Donald Trump placed blame on video game makers, seeking to link games like “Call of Duty” with a rise in gun violence. Fears of a backlash against the industry sent shares of game developers tumbling on Monday While gaming companies recovered some that lost… Read More »

Violence Project Seeks To Shift Focus From Reaction To Prevention In Mass Shootings

August 6, 2019

The Violence Project’s Jillian Peterson spoke with reporters from WCCO news after appearing on CBS This Morning. They discussed Dr. Peterson’s research and findings about common risk factors. Watch the segment or read about it here. Source: WCCO News Author: Kate Raddatz

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Disclaimer: This project was supported by Award No. 2018-75-CX-0023, awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.

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