"Experts cite a “social contagion” factor around mass shootings, but “It’s about not giving perpetrators the stage they’re looking for," says Dr Jillian Peterson. "These are public performances meant to go viral. If we can … focus on policy change, that’s much better." Watch Here. Source: The Mehdi Show … [Read more...]
The Mehdi Show
Mass shooters are increasingly attacking ‘soft targets’ such as supermarkets. Experts say securing them will be difficult
"'Once one shooting gets a lot of media attention, it becomes a blueprint that future shooters follow," Peterson says. "Individuals who are on the edge and looking for answers see themselves in other perpetrators, and they are looking for the same fame and attention.'" The following article discusses the increase of mass shootings at supermarkets … [Read more...]
A New Mexico man convinced the FBI he was not a threat. Then he carried out a school shooting.
"The missed signals in the case echo what happened before the school shootings in Parkland, Florida, when the FBI failed to act on tips about the shooter, and in Oxford, Michigan, where school officials are accused of ignoring obvious warning signs. “This is yet another example of system failure,” said James Densley, an expert in mass shootings … [Read more...]
How schools respond to social media threats
Dr. Jillian Peterson joins Rob Ferrett to discuss how schools can evaluate potential threats and maintain student safety, especially on social media. Listen here Author: Rob Ferrett Source: Wisconsin Public Radio … [Read more...]
Main Stream Media Super Spreaders
The NRA published an article in the wake of three deadly mass shootings citing our op-ed from August 2019, "We Have Studied Every Mass Shooting Since 1966. Here’s What We’ve Learned About The Shooters." From the NRA: "Peterson and Densley wrote in the L.A. Times almost two years ago that, 'most of the shooters had studied the actions of other … [Read more...]