Becoming Shooters

Author : Jillian Peterson,James Densley
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781647002275

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The Violence Project by Jillian Peterson,James Densley Pdf

"Groundbreaking." ―Rachel Louise Snyder, bestselling author of No Visible Bruises An examination of the phenomenon of mass shootings in America and an urgent call to implement evidence-based strategies to stop these tragedies Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award Using data from the writers’ groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project charts new pathways to prevention and innovative ways to stop the social contagion of violence. Frustrated by reactionary policy conversations that never seemed to convert into meaningful action, special investigator and psychologist Jill Peterson and sociologist James Densley built The Violence Project, the first comprehensive database of mass shooters. Their goal was to establish the root causes of mass shootings and figure out how to stop them by examining hundreds of data points in the life histories of more than 170 mass shooters—from their childhood and adolescence to their mental health and motives. They’ve also interviewed the living perpetrators of mass shootings and people who knew them, shooting survivors, victims’ families, first responders, and leading experts to gain a comprehensive firsthand understanding of the real stories behind them, rather than the sensationalized media narratives that too often prevail. For the first time, instead of offering thoughts and prayers for the victims of these crimes, Peterson and Densley share their data-driven solutions for exactly what we must do, at the individual level, in our communities, and as a country, to put an end to these tragedies that have defined our modern era.

Author : Mary Ellen O'Toole
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428996403

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The school shooter a threat assessment perspective. by Mary Ellen O'Toole Pdf

Author : Dustin Salomon
Publisher : Building Shooters
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195259412X

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Becoming Shooters by Dustin Salomon Pdf

Becoming Shooters, is specifically written for new gun owners. It breaks down the most important aspect of gun ownership--gun safety--into the simplest, yet most complete guide to the subject currently in print, including a detailed and comprehensive approach to firearms safety with children in the home.The book also explains in layman's terms how the human brain learns, why this matters, and how to leverage this knowledge to your advantage as a new gun owner who is seeking knowledge. It explains the unique (and critical) factors related to gun training that make it unlike any other subject you have ever learned.Salomon also lays out a wealth of insight into the landscape of the industry that will benefit every new gun owner, or person newly interested in expanding his or her existing knowledge and skill. This includes considerations for training, the pros and cons of different training structures, what to look for (and avoid) in an instructor, things to consider when defining and prioritizing goals, a sample curriculum for developing self-defense skills, a discussion on tactics and more.

Author : Tommy Orange
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780771073021

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There There by Tommy Orange Pdf

Here is a voice we have never heard--a voice full of poetry and rage, exploding onto the page with stunning urgency and force. Here is a story of several people, each of whom has private reasons for travelling to the Big Oakland Powwow. Jacquie Red Feather is newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind in shame. Dene Oxendene is pulling his life together after his uncle's death and has come to work at the powwow to honour his uncle's memory. Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield has come to watch her nephew Orvil Red Feather, who has taught himself traditional Indian dance through YouTube videos and has come to the powwow to dance in public for the very first time. There will be glorious communion, and a spectacle of sacred tradition and pageantry. And there will be sacrifice, and heroism, and unspeakable loss. Fierce, angry, funny, heartbreaking, There There is a relentlessly paced multi-generational story about violence and recovery, memory and identity, and the beauty and despair woven into the history of a nation and its people. An unforgettable debut.

Author : Caroline Pignat
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780143196945

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Shooter by Caroline Pignat Pdf

The Breakfast Club meets We Need to Talk About Kevin A lockdown catches five grade 12 students by surprise and throws them together in the only unlocked room on that empty third floor wing: the boys' washroom. They sit in silence, judging each other by what they see, by the stories they've heard over the years. Stuck here with them--could anything be worse? There's Alice: an introverted writer, trapped in the role of big sister to her older autistic brother, Noah. Isabelle: the popular, high-achieving, student council president, whose greatest performance is her everyday life. Hogan: an ex-football player with a troubled past and a hopeless future. Xander: that socially awkward guy hiding behind the camera, whose candid pictures of school life, especially those of Isabelle, have brought him more trouble than answers. Told in five unique voices through prose, poetry, text messages, journals, and homework assignments, each student reveals pieces of their true story as they wait for the drill to end. But this modern-day Breakfast Club takes a twist when Isabelle gets a text that changes everything: NOT A DRILL!! Shooter in the school! Suddenly, the bathroom doesn't seem so safe anymore. Especially when they learn that one of them knows more about the shooter than they realized...

Author : Alan Felthous,Henning Saß
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1250 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119159308

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The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law by Alan Felthous,Henning Saß Pdf

The economic impact of society's attempts to rehabilitate and contain psychopathically disordered individuals can be enormous. Understanding the nature of these disorders, developing accurate and valid assessment methods, and providing effective treatment and safe management cannot be underestimated. Including contributions from an international panel of experts from Europe, North America, and Asia, this two-volume set offers an in-depth, multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders; current methods of intervention, treatment, and management; and how these disorders impact decision-making in civil and criminal law. The most comprehensive major reference work available on psychopathy and the law, The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law, 2nd Edition: Covers the full history and conceptual development of psychopathic disorders Provides unique and enlightening perspectives on the subject from some of the world’s most well-renowned professionals in the field Looks at the etiology and pathogenesis of psychopathic disorders Examines current methods for the intervention, treatment, and management of ADHD, antisocial behavior, and impulsive aggression Provides in-depth discussions of civil and criminal law issues The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law, 2nd Edition is a must-have reference for practitioners and academics in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, psychiatry, probation, law, law enforcement, and social work.

Author : Lauren W. Collins,Timothy J. Landrum,Bryan G. Cook
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781837976232

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Issues Around Violence in Schools by Lauren W. Collins,Timothy J. Landrum,Bryan G. Cook Pdf

Given the apparent rise in many forms of violence in schools, and the dire consequences to those impacted by violence, it is vital to better support children and youth. This volume provides an overview of key areas of promise for improved research and practice to mitigate violence and respond in positive, supportive ways.

Author : James Russell
Publisher : James Russell Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780916367091

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Trap Shooting Secrets by James Russell Pdf

With over 132 practice tips and more than 100 illustrations, reading this guide is like having a personal shooting coach. This huge technical book teaches techniques of professional trap shooting; singles, handicap and double trap.

Author : Jaclyn Schildkraut,Glenn W. Muschert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216063094

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Columbine, 20 Years Later and Beyond by Jaclyn Schildkraut,Glenn W. Muschert Pdf

This powerful retrospective analysis of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting aftermath considers society's response to the attack, long-term implications of the shooting, and the ways in which research and related policy must continue to move forward. An indispensable resource for anyone interested in learning about the long-term impact of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, Columbine, 20 Years Later and Beyond provides a comprehensive look at how the event unfolded, what has changed since the attack, and how this information can be used to prevent future mass shootings. Authors Jaclyn Schildkraut and Glenn Muschert, both experts on mass shootings, share their broad understanding of this tragedy and its aftermath. Columbine became the measuring stick against which all other mass shootings would be compared, and this book details with great sensitivity the ensuing changes to school security, law enforcement's response to active shooter situations, threat assessment practices, legislative efforts, and media coverage of unfolding situations. With delicacy and tact, Schildkraut and Muschert help to answer the painful question raised by a stone on the wall of the Columbine Memorial: "What have we learned?".

Author : Jaclyn Schildkraut,H. Jaymi Elsass
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440836534

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Mass Shootings by Jaclyn Schildkraut,H. Jaymi Elsass Pdf

This book provides readers and researchers with a critical examination of mass shootings as told by the media, offering research-based, factual answers to oft-asked questions and investigating common myths about these tragic events. When a mass shooting happens, the news media is flooded with headlines and breaking information about the shooters, victims, and acts themselves. What is notably absent in the news reporting are any concrete details that serve to inform news consumers how prevalent these mass shootings really are (or are not, when considering crime statistics as a whole), what legitimate causes for concern are, and how likely an individual is to be involved in such an incident. Instead, these events often are used as catalysts for conversations about larger issues such as gun control and mental health care reform. What critical points are we missing when the media focuses on only what "people want to hear"? This book explores the media attention to mass shootings and helps readers understand the problem of mass shootings and public gun violence from its inception to its existence in contemporary society. It discusses how the issue is defined, its history, and its prevalence in both the United States and other countries, and provides an exploration of the responses to these events and strategies for the prevention of future violence. The book focuses on the myths purported about these unfortunate events, their victims, and their perpetrators through typical U.S. media coverage as well as evidence-based facts to contradict such narratives. The book's authors pay primary attention to contemporary shootings in the United States but also discuss early events dating back to the 1700s and those occurring internationally. The accessible writing enables readers of varying grade levels, including laypersons, to gain a more in-depth—and accurate—understanding of the context of mass shootings in the United States. As a result, readers will be better able to contribute to meaningful discussions related to mass shooting events and the resulting responses and policies.

Author : B. Tlusty
Publisher : Springer
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230305519

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The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany by B. Tlusty Pdf

For German townsmen, life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was characterized by a culture of arms, with urban citizenry representing the armed power of the state. This book investigates how men were socialized to the martial ethic from all sides, and how masculine identity was confirmed with blades and guns.

Author : Thomas Burgeland JOHNSON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024905134

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The Sportsman's Cyclopedia; Being an Elucidation of the Science and Practice of the Field, the Turf, and the Sod, Etc by Thomas Burgeland JOHNSON Pdf

Author : Lynne Jones
Publisher : Bellevue Literary Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781934137673

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Then They Started Shooting by Lynne Jones Pdf

“Remarkable insight and sensitivity . . . deepen[s] our understanding of human resilience and how people rebuild their lives from tragic circumstances.” —KENNETH ROTH, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch “The stories in this book are eloquently and poignantly recounted, and offer a vital, complex portrait of what the long road to peace looks like.” —DINAW MENGESTU, author of The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears and How to Read the Air “Profound . . . Rarely do we get the opportunity to delve into the thoughts of the young caught up in such a tragedy—and meet them not just once in their lives but again years later.” —TIM JUDAH, Europe correspondent for Bloomberg World View, Balkans correspondent for The Economist, and author of The Serbs: History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia Imagine you are nine years old. Your best friend’s father is arrested, half your classmates disappear from school, and someone burns down the house across the road. Imagine you are ten years old and have to cross a snow-covered mountain range at night in order to escape the soldiers who are trying to kill you. How would you deal with these memories five, ten, or twenty years later once you are an adult? Jones, a relief worker and child psychiatrist, interviewed over forty Serb and Muslim children who came of age during the Bosnian War and now returns, twenty years after the war began, to discover the adults they have become. A must-read for anyone interested in human rights, children’s issues, and the psychological fallout from war, this engaging book addresses the continuing debate about PTSD, the roots of ethnic identity and nationalism, the sources of global conflict, the best paths toward peacemaking and reconciliation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Lynne Jones was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her work in child psychiatry in conflict-affected areas of Central Europe and has established and directed mental health programs in areas of conflict and natural disaster throughout Latin America, the Balkans, East and West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Her field diaries have been published in O, The Oprah Magazine and London Review of Books, and her audio diaries have been broadcast on the BBC World Service.

Author : Thomas de Grey Baron Walsingham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Shooting
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2HTX

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Shooting ... by Thomas de Grey Baron Walsingham Pdf

Author : Thomas De Grey Walsingham (6th baron),Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Hunting
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025503348

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Shooting by Thomas De Grey Walsingham (6th baron),Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey Pdf