Mass shooters are widely feared but narrowly understood. The U.S. government is trying to change that. A new study funded by the Department of Justice has analyzed all mass shootings since 1966, exploring what the gunmen have in common. It’s the largest study of its type ever paid for by the U.S. government. Read More Source: Mic Author: … [Read more...]
New study on mass shootings explores the traits that define perpetrators
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...]
Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings
A new database launched by Twin Cities researchers aims to help policymakers and the public understand the conditions that contribute to mass shooting incidents in the United States. Researchers with the nonpartisan Violence Project documented characteristics associated with 171 people who committed mass shootings, which was defined as shooting and … [Read more...]
Nearly all mass shooters since 1966 have had 4 things in common
The largest study of mass shooters ever funded by the U.S. government reveals stunning information about perpetrators. Source: Vice News Authors David Noriega and Tess Owen You can also read about these findings from ABC Action News, Daily Mail, Public News Service, and DiversityInc. Updated January 1, 2020. … [Read more...]
Big Brain Energy: The psychology of ‘No Notoriety’
In the wake of the Saugus High School shooting, The Daily Campus discusses the "No Notoriety" campaign. The campaign challenges reporters to make no reference to the shooter after a mass shooting, instead focusing on the community and victims. The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson told reporters, “There is this element of wanting notoriety in … [Read more...]