Citation

Craun SW, Gibson KA, Ford AG, Solik K, Silver J. J. Threat Assess. Manag. 2020; 7(1-2): 113-121.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/tam0000146

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Bystander awareness of concerning behaviors and the willingness to speak up is required for the prevention of targeted violence. This analysis determined if there are any differences in bystander behavior among those around active shooters as compared to high-risk persons of concern assessed by a threat assessment team. Active shooters were matched to high-risk persons of concern on age and gender. Variables measuring subject isolation, bystander actions once concerning behaviors were noticed, and how these behaviors were acted upon were analyzed. Active shooters were less likely to be virtually connected and more likely to have at least one person who did nothing when noticing a concerning behavior. High-risk persons of concern were more likely to have bystanders notice their concerning behaviors via writing. The implications for threat assessment teams and the general public for the prevention of targeted violence is discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)

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