For questions or media comment: Jillian Peterson, PhD, Co-founder, The Violence Project. Email: jill@theviolenceproject.org New data on victims, guns, and mental health provide new insights and avenues for data-driven prevention The Violence Project, a nonpartisan research center, has released an updated and expanded version of its popular … [Read more...]
Announcement: Mass Shooter Database Revised and Expanded
Minnesota creators of ‘Mass Shooter Database’ sharing work with politicians, educators, police
A training session Friday, January 17, 2020, in downtown St. Paul will discuss their preliminary findings and mass shooting prevention strategies. More than 200 people from across Minnesota and the country are scheduled to attend the sold-out session. The Violence Project will present findings to a Minnesota House committee in early … [Read more...]
The Gun Issue in 2020: What’s ahead?
Between the November election, Supreme Court decisions on gun regulation, and Red Flag laws gaining traction, 2020 looks to be a pivotal year for the issue of gun violence. The Trace spoke with 13 experts on policy, politics, and the science of gun violence to discuss predictions for the coming year. The Violence Project's co-founders Jill … [Read more...]
Dorchester school district to offer active-shooter survival training to community in 2020
Community members in the Dorchester School Distrct 2 area in South Carolina will soon be able to participate in active-shooter training courses. The district's Safety and Security Task Force decided to offer this training to the community after learning that 44 percent of active-shooter threats occur within business settings. Research by The … [Read more...]
Gathering useful data on mass shootings in America
"The database that Peterson and Densley are freely sharing — and the training they offer — can help prevent gun violence and save lives. The initiative merits widespread support." Read the Star Tribune's full editorial on our research here. … [Read more...]