"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...]
US gun violence: too many people have died in 2020 – and COVID played a larger part than you think
Podcast: The Patterns Behind Mass Shootings and the Creation of The Violence Project
We all have events or situations in our childhood that shape who we are today. While many are uplifting, there are less fortunate people who encountered childhood trauma, setting them off track to commit some of the most upsetting crimes. Dr. Jillian Peterson, President and Co-Founder of The Violence Project, has dedicated her career to … [Read more...]
Unlikely Research Opportunity with The Violence Project Launches Career Path
Hamline News published an article featuring The Violence Project's research into mass shootings. Kyle Knapp '18 discusses how his work as a volunteer researcher affected his life, and Dr. Jillian Peterson expands on The Violence Project's purpose. Read the full article here Source: Hamline News Author: Tom Brandes … [Read more...]
No mass shootings in the U.S. since the pandemic started — what about once it’s over?
"We've never had anything like this." The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson spoke with Tom Miller about the drop off of mass shootings since the pandemic started. The discussion also covered risk factors and trends in mass shootings before 2020. Read about their conversation here. Source: KXAN Author: Tom Miller … [Read more...]
Daily Bulletin: Where Armed Militias Have Protesters Canceling Plans
The Violence Project's updated database made an appearance in The Trace's Daily Bulletin today. Our update "fleshes out the characteristics of mass shooters" and yields new takeaways for researchers and policy makers. Read today's Daily Bulletin here Source: The Trace … [Read more...]