“In our study, there was an association between leaking plans and suicidality and prior counseling, suggesting that threats of violence may best be characterized as a cry for help,” Densley said. “Any threat is a critical moment for intervention. So we need to people to be attuned to behavioral change.”
The following article discusses the Oregon District shooting, stressing how there were signs of bystander fatigue in reporting warning signs. The article continues on to discuss the commonalities of perpetrators and possible warning signs as found by The Violence Project.
Author: Cornelius Frolik
Source: Dayton Daily News