Despite their low frequency in comparison to other gun violence, the authors in this piece discuss the way mass shootings have degraded the sense of safety Americans feel in their communities. Read more here. Authors: Lenny Bernstein, Ariana Eunjung Cha, and Joel Achenbach Source: The Washington Post … [Read more...]
Mass violence takes toll on Americans’ psyches
“Now I have to go back to where my friends were killed”: the hard return to school of a young Venezuelan woman after the Parkland shooting
Two weeks after the shooting that left 17 dead, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School returned to classes on Wednesday. On the return, BBC Mundo accompanied one of the survivors. This is her account and this is the story of the first day of school after the massacre. Read the full article here. Source: BBC Mundo Author: Lioman … [Read more...]
Healing from Violence
Dr. Jillian Peterson appeared on Fox 9 News to discuss how to heal after mass violence. She spoke about mental illness, law enforcement, grief, and the importance of productive conversations. Watch the interview here. Source: Fox 9 News … [Read more...]
Local Expert provides insight into mass shootings
The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson spoke with reporters at Fox 9 News about the recent mass shooting in Orlando. She discussed the difficulty in predicting lone-wolf mass shootings, the role of social media, and healing after mass violence. Read the full article here. … [Read more...]