The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the number of mass gatherings occurring across the country. The limited number of events in addition to work from home orders has led to fewer mass shootings so far in 2020. The Violence Project's James Densley and Jillian Peterson addressed the concern of mass shootings returning as states reopen. "There is … [Read more...]
As States Reopen, Could Mass Shootings Return?
Research reveals common traits behind mass shootings
The Violence Project's co-founder James Densley spoke with 9 News to discuss findings in the new Mass Shooter Database, specifically about mental health troubles and suicidality. Read the full article from 9 News here. … [Read more...]
Local researchers release largest study on mass shootings
The Violence Project's Jill Peterson sat down with reporters at KSTP to discuss the largest study of mass shootings across the country. Looking closely at mental health, The Violence Project found that 80 percent of shooters showed signs of a crisis prior to the shooting. Read more here. … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children/The Violence Project
The Violence Project's Dr. Jillian Peterson appeared on a Smart Talk radio broadcast to discuss the four commonalities between mass shooters. Her discussion of mass shooters follows a conversation with Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. Listen to the broadcast here. Source: Smart Talk … [Read more...]
The making of a mass shooter: What contributes to a killer opening fire on strangers?
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...]