After a mass shooting at a school—or any other location—we are left with so many questions: Why was this school targeted? Was there anything anyone could do to stop it? Were there any clues in the shooter’s behavior that might point to why they resorted to this type of violence? Among those seeking answers are Jillian Peterson, PhD, a … [Read more...]
Years of Research Finds That Most School Shooters Have 4 Things in Common
Don’t let the mass shooters win
"Mass shootings are a serious problem. But we shouldn’t let fear of them take over our lives." Dylan Matthews from Vox discusses the panic stemming from terrorism and mass shootings, as well as the cases for and against raising the profile of mass shootings. He reached out to The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson to talk about the harm caused … [Read more...]
We can address mass shootings by reducing childhood trauma and mitigating its impact
Mass shootings have our nation once more desperately searching for answers to difficult questions. How could they have been prevented? Some question whether prevention is within our reach. This question sparks debate around issues such as the proliferation of guns in America, hateful political ideologies, violence in video games and movies, and … [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...]
Can Teachers Be Trained to Prevent Future School Shootings? Researchers Say Yes
Most school shooters are current or former students. Most are suicidal. And most share their plans in advance. These are among the key findings of The Violence Project, a research effort examining 50 years of mass shootings in the U.S. The project’s insights have been cited widely in news stories in the wake of recent mass shootings in Dayton … [Read more...]