Lessons From a Mass Shooter’s Mother
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The Crucial Role of Threat Assessment
This chapter narrates the story of Brandon, a high school student whose threatening comment led to an important intervention by a threat assessment team, revealing his struggles with depression. It further explores the concept of threat assessment through the case of Elliot Rodger, discussing the critical psychological patterns and warning signs associated with potential mass shooters. Additionally, the chapter highlights the concept of 'leakage'—the subtle signals that individuals may exhibit before committing harm—and emphasizes the necessity of recognizing these signals to prevent future violence.
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