The New Zealand Herald examined findings from The Violence Project's research into potential warning signs of mass shootings. They quote Drs. Peterson and Densley's op-ed in the Los Angeles Times discussing the four common traits between mass shooters. Read their coverage of our findings here. Source: New Zealand Herald Author: Shannon … [Read more...]
The making of a mass shooter: What contributes to a killer opening fire on strangers?
Mass Shootings and Mental Illness: A Teaching Moment?
In the wake of last weekend's mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, President Donald Trump cited "mentally ill monsters," as a source of violence in a press briefing Monday. "We must reform our mental health laws to better identify mentally disturbed individuals who may commit acts of violence and make sure those people not only get … [Read more...]
Daily Bulletin: The FBI Opened a Domestic Terror Investigation into the Gilroy Shooting
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 … [Read more...]
Here’s what we know about the suspected gunmen in the El Paso, Dayton shootings
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 people are … [Read more...]
Violence Project Seeks To Shift Focus From Reaction To Prevention In Mass Shootings
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 … [Read more...]