TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Australian mass shootings: an analysis of incidents and offenders
JO  - Journal of interpersonal violence
A1  - McPhedran, Samara
SP  - 886260517713226
EP  - 886260517713226
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Mass shooting events are relatively underresearched, and most study comes from the United States. Despite significant international interest, little is known about other countries' experiences of these events. The current study examines Australian mass shooting incidents and offenders, with emphasis on mental illness, life strains, and offenders' life histories. Australia had 14 mass shootings between 1964 and 2014. Most offenders experienced acute life stressors and/or chronic strains leading up to the event; however, diagnosed mental illness was less commonly documented. These observations provide new information about mass shooting incidents and offenders, and can help to inform international policy development.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-2605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260517713226
ID  - ref1
ER  -