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Lessons from the Past: Using Research to Prevent School Gun Violence
More than 370,000 U.S. students have experienced gun violence since the Columbine massacre 25 years ago. As we near the close of another academic year, we’d love to report that the safety of students across America has improved since then – but sadly, not much has...
On Holy Ground: America’s Houses of Worship are in the Crosshairs
A recent report by the Family Research Council (FRC) shows that hostile acts against American houses of worship increased by 800% over the past six years, and more than doubled from 2022 to 2023. Though still statistically rare, the recent incidents at Houston’s...
Secret Service Findings Highlight the Importance of Preparedness
Last year, the Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released a pivotal retrospective delving into five years of mass violence spanning from 2016 to 2020. Based on nearly 175 mass casualty incidents, the comprehensive analysis brought to light...
“If You See Something, Say Something” Still Rings True
In late January, a student at Rancho Bernardo High School near San Diego reportedly told fellow classmates he was planning a mass shooting. Acting swiftly, students contacted authorities to report the threats, and police subsequently raided his home. Soon,...
Extremist Groups Likely to be Continued Threat in 2024
Over the past decade, the rise in geopolitical tensions and surge in hate speech has created an environment that should alarm businesses and public institutions alike. Authorities are actively monitoring threats across the country, emphasizing the importance of...
On the Streets, the Rails, and in the Air – Violence Against Transit Workers Continues to Climb
There has been a surge in violence toward transportation workers and fellow passengers, particularly in air travel. Policymakers must take action, provide training, and enhance the preparedness of their staff and passengers. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)...
It Pays to Be Prepared
On February 13, 2023 a gunman walked onto the campus of Michigan State University. Able to freely access university facilities, the assailant took the lives of three students and wounded five others, before taking his own life. Now, beyond the immediate and tragic...
Intense Emotions Can Lead to Violence
A recent study conducted by South American researchers investigated the intriguing realm of fan psychology, and the phenomenon of heightened aggression among seemingly rational individuals during and after sporting events. Employing functional MRI scans, the study...
Healthcare is Hemorrhaging
As we enter a new year, the threat of workplace violence—or “WPV”—continues its unrelenting rise across all industries. But no single sector is feeling the looming presence of WPV more than healthcare. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...