"We've never had anything like this." The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson spoke with Tom Miller about the drop off of mass shootings since the pandemic started. The discussion also covered risk factors and trends in mass shootings before 2020. Read about their conversation here. Source: KXAN Author: Tom Miller … [Read more...]
No mass shootings in the U.S. since the pandemic started — what about once it’s over?
Raising Red Flags: Minnesota police chiefs and sheriffs weigh in on gun law
"Dozens of police chiefs and sheriffs around the state say they would support a controversial measure that would temporarily take guns away from people who are deemed a threat to themselves or others." KSTP reporters reached out to law enforcement leaders across the state to discuss whether these Red Flag laws would be helpful in preventing … [Read more...]
Why it’s wrong to blame mass killings on mental illness
Findings from The Violence Project's Drs. Jillian Peterson and James Densley were published in Meg Kisinger's article about mass shooters and mental illness. Read her article here. Source: Columbia Journalism Review Author: Meg Kissinger … [Read more...]
What Are Warning Signs Of Mass Violence, And What Should We Do When We See Them?
After two mass shootings on the same day in two separate American cities, some are talking about whether warning signs were missed. We talk to a psychologist about what behaviors actually are warning signs, and what we should do if we see them. Listen to the segment on Wisconsin Public Radio here. Source: Wisconsin Public Radio Author: … [Read more...]
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...]