Mass Shootings.

Catalog description

When a mass shooting happens, the news media is flooded with headlines and information about the shooters, victims, and acts themselves. What is absent in the news reporting are any concrete details that serve to inform how prevalent these mass shootings really are (or are not), what legitimate causes for concern are, and how likely an individual is to be involved in such an incident. This course tackles common misconceptions about mass shootings by researching the realities of such events in empirical evidence. Exploration of the history of mass shootings will be involved to fully understand the progression of these incidents. Consideration will be given to international reach, the potential warning signs, characteristics of the shooter, and how evidence associated with the events can provide clues into why they occurred. Local and national responses (law enforcement, politicians, media, etc.) will be examined in consideration with gun control legislation and mental health care. Prerequisite: CJ 201 .