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Across the Universe? A Comparative Analysis of Violent Behavior and Radicalization Across Three Offender Types with Implications for Criminal Justice Training and Education

Publication Date: 2016
File: Comparative_Analysis_of_Violent_Behavior_and_Radicalization.pdf
Abstract:
This report examined whether any differences exist between lone actor terrorists and mass murderers. Using a series of bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses, researchers compared demographic, psychological and offense-related behavioral variables across and between 71 lone actor terrorists and 115 solo mass murderers. The fundamental distinction between the two groups, motivation,… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, active threat, behavioral threat assessment, mass casualty incident, threat assessment
Author(s):
J. Silver, Paul Gill, Ph.D., Noemie Bouhana, Ph.D., John G. Horgan, Ph.D., James Silver, J.D., Ph.D., Emily Corner, MSc., National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States Between 2000 and 2013

Publication Date: 2018
File: Pre-Attack_Behaviors_of_Active_Shooters_2000-2013.pdf
Abstract:
The FBI's objective for this initiative was to examine specific behaviors that may precede an attack and which might be useful in identifying, assessing, and managing those who may be on a pathway to deadly violence. By articulating the concrete, observable pre-attack behaviors of many active shooters, the FBI hopes to make these warning signs more visible and easily identifiable. This… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, law enforcement, prevention, targeted violence, threat assessment
Author(s):
A. Simons, J. Silver, James Silver, J.D., Ph.D., S. Craun, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)