Description
Book Synopsis Public mass killings are becoming more common. Though the chances of being harmed or killed in a mass shooting are slim, each incident affects the public''s sense of safety. There are many myths and falsehoods concerning mass murderers. As a result, the public lacks reliable knowledge about the reasons behind such killings, preventing the development of comprehensive strategies to mitigate the violence.
Written by a mental health therapist with thirty years of clinical experience in violence prevention, this book clarifies the realities of mass killings. Using research from forensic psychology, it provides a foundation for understanding the pathway to violence identified in the personal histories of many mass murderers. Drawing from criminology, neuroscience and developmental and social psychology, the author makes the case that we are all capable of creating a safer society.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. At War with Ourselves
- 2. Trends and Typologies
- 3. The Pathway to Violence Stage 1: Grievance
- 4. The Pathway to Violence Stage 2: Ideation and Foreshadowing
- 5. The Pathway to Violence Stages 3 & 4: Research and Planning
- 6. The Pathway to Violence Stages 5 & 6: Breach and Attack
- 7. Into the Mind
- 8. Personality and Bullying
- 9. Complicating Factors: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Trauma
- 10. Racial, Ethnic, and Politically Motivated Violence
- 11. Gender-Based Violence
- 12. The Conspiracy Mindset
- 13. Our Electronic Culture
- 14. Guns, Guns, and More Guns
- 15. What We Can Do
- Afterword
- Chapter Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
