The Violence Project's co-founder Jillian Peterson spoke with Angela Davis in the wake of back-to-back mass shootings this weekend. Their discussion covered the motivations behind these shootings and potential steps towards prevention. Listen to the radio segment from All Things Considered and the Angela Davis Show here. Source: MPR News … [Read more...]
What do we know about mass shooters?
We have studied every mass shooting since 1966. Here’s what we’ve learned about the shooters.
The key to preventing mass shootings lies in understanding what the perpetrators have in common: (1) early childhood trauma and exposure to violence at a young age; (2) an identifiable grievance or crisis point; (3) validation for their beliefs, having studied past shootings to find inspiration; and (4) the means to carry out an attack. This new … [Read more...]
Aggression Detectors: The Unproven, Invasive Surveillance Technology Schools Are Using to Monitor Students
"In response to mass shootings, some schools and hospitals are installing microphones equipped with algorithms. The devices purport to identify stress and anger before violence erupts. Our testing found them less than reliable." The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson commented on the practicality of these devices, saying, "I can’t imagine when … [Read more...]
How Can We Prevent Workplace Shootings?
The country is reeling after an employee at Virginia Beach Municipal Center opened fire in the building, killing 12 people and wounding several others. The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson sat down with Joshua Johnson to discuss her research on workplace shootings. Listen to their discussion of violence prevention here. Source: National … [Read more...]
Current school safety measures aren’t enough to prevent shootings
The Violence Project's co-founder James Densley sat down with Manda Lillie and Angela Davis to discuss school shooting prevention. Densley said he would like to see "the conversation move away from lockdown culture." Their conversation also included Rick Kaufman, head of the Columbine crisis-response team. Kaufman and Densley agreed that there … [Read more...]