This study uses open source information to examine school shootings in the United States
for the 1990–2016 period. We innovatively created a national-level database to address the …

This study compares foiled and completed mass shootings involving leakage (2000–2019)
to determine the factors associated with leakage, modes of leakage, and bystanders …

Mass murder is rare, but the impact these events have is devastating. Identifying warning
behaviors of mass shooters could prevent these events. The present study analyzed 27 …

High-profile school shootings in recent years have fueled fear and uncertainty among
stakeholders (eg, parents, teachers, and students) and the public debate on gun control …

The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings make them a concern that
could affect anyone, anywhere. As such, being able to interrupt the process of planning and …

Introduction For over two decades school shootings have become a significant concern,
especially in the United States. Following a rampage school shooting, extensive resources …

Violence has been widely acknowledged as a severe infringement of human rights and a
global public health concern, with profound implications for individuals' well-being and …

According to the pathway to intended violence (PIV) model, people who commit a targeted
violent attack follow an identifiable “path” of thought and action. Although the PIV model is …

This research brief will explore what we know about foiled and failed mass school shootings—
referring to incidents and plots that resulted in zero victim casualties. Findings will illustrate …

The argument presented in this paper is that the failure of the United States federal
government to enact adequate gun control laws that would help prevent school shootings is …