The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson and James Densley were quoted in Yahoo News 360's article on mass violence prevention. “Proactive violence prevention starts with schools, colleges, churches and employers initiating conversations about mental health and establishing systems for identifying individuals in crisis, reporting concerns and … [Read more...]
What will prevent white nationalist attacks?
Shootings Tied to White Extremists On Rise, Workplace Shootings More Common
The Violence Project's research into mass shootings was highlighted by NBC News this evening. They also spoke with civil rights attorney James McElroy about the annual increase in mass shootings. Read the article here. Source: NBC San Diego … [Read more...]
What pushes people to carry out mass shootings, and what can be done to stop them?
The Violence Project's James Densley joined Don Lemon on CNN Tonight to discuss the recent mass shootings. He also discussed the commonalities among shooters, and what we can do to prevent more. View the archival footage here Source: CNN Tonight … [Read more...]
We have studied every mass shooting since 1966. Here’s what we’ve learned about the shooters.
The key to preventing mass shootings lies in understanding what the perpetrators have in common: (1) early childhood trauma and exposure to violence at a young age; (2) an identifiable grievance or crisis point; (3) validation for their beliefs, having studied past shootings to find inspiration; and (4) the means to carry out an attack. This new … [Read more...]
Aggression Detectors: The Unproven, Invasive Surveillance Technology Schools Are Using to Monitor Students
"In response to mass shootings, some schools and hospitals are installing microphones equipped with algorithms. The devices purport to identify stress and anger before violence erupts. Our testing found them less than reliable." The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson commented on the practicality of these devices, saying, "I can’t imagine when … [Read more...]