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Wenbin Fang's Podcast PlaylistHow to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update) Podcast: Freakonomics Radio (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update)Pub date: 2025-05-09Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWe tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.) SOURCES:Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.Helen Fisher...2025-05-1455 min
Freakonomics RadioHow to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update)We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.) SOURCES:Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.Helen Fisher, former senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and former chief science advisor to Match.com.Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision mak...2025-05-0955 min
Back to School ShootingsEp 40. Survey shows 20% of Americans experienced a mass shootingPaper: Mental health consequences of exposure to mass and non-mass shootings in a national sample of US adults (Nature)Guests: Dr. Jillian Peterson, forensic psychologist, professor at Hamline University, and executive director of The Violence Prevention Project Research Center and Dr. James Densley, criminal justice department chair at Metropolitan State University and co-founder of The Violence Prevention Project.Host: David Riedman, creator of the K-12 School Shooting Database.David Riedman is the creator of the K-12 School Shooting Database, Chief Data Officer at a global risk management firm, and a tenure-track professor. Listen...2025-05-0348 min
Back to School ShootingsEpisode 1: Noise audit for assessing school shooting threatsGuest: Dr. James Densley (Criminal Justice Dept Chair at Metropolitan State University and Co-founder of The Violence Prevention Project).Nobel prize-winning economist Daniel Kahneman passed away in March. I started the research for this paper when I read his final book, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgement, back in 2021.Noise is the unwanted variability in decisions made by experts who are looking at exactly the same information. We measured the amount of variability in threat assessments. This study is the first time noise was measured in this context!We talk about methods for...2024-05-2040 min
The Dr. Phil PodcastAnalyzing The Root of Violence, Anger and RetaliationDr. Phil and his esteemed guests in a profound exploration of the root causes of violence, anger, and retaliation. Former Israeli Soldier, Izzy Ezagui, shares his inspiring journey of resilience, highlighting the unyielding determination to overcome trauma and serve despite life-altering challenges. Delving deep into the psychology of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Dr. Phil unravels the complexities of international conflict. In a powerful segment, CNN Commentator, Lawyer and Author, Bakari Sellers sheds light on the aftermath of mass shootings, underscoring the urgent need for a nuanced approach to violence prevention. Psychiatry Lecturer/Researcher, Lawyer, and Novelist, Dr...2023-10-311h 14
Freakonomics Radio561. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of EventsWe tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. RESOURCESRight Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, by Amy Edmondson (2023)."Michigan School Shooter Is Found Eligible for Life Sentence Without Parole," by Stephanie Saul and Dana Goldstein (The New York Times, 2023)."How Fire Turned Lahaina Into a Death Trap," by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Serge F. Kovaleski, Shawn Hubler, and Riley Mellen (The New York Times, 2023).The Violence Project: How...2023-10-1255 min
Hot Topic Bold TalkHow Do We Learn from School Shootings to Protect our Youth and Adults Who Teach in These Schools?Understand Who Can Establish Actions WE Take to Protect our Youth and Adults in Schools
Summary Points of the Podcast:
1. Increase your knowledge how to intervene in gun violence in schools and in your workplace by studying the program by The Violence Project and learning from the Sandy Hook Promise.
2. Memorize and practice identifying the 10 Critical Warning Signs of Violence.
3. Seize the opportunity to go through the detailed program of The Violence Project, which has videos and documents even though Dr. Jackalyn has summarized some of the program in this podcast.
...2023-08-2929 min
Inside Silverstone podcast#103 - From F1 Mechanic to running TDF Ltd: Inside Silverstone meets James DensleyIn episode #103 of Inside Silverstone your host, Fiona Pawley interviews James Densley Chief Technical Director at TDF Ltd. Fiona and James delve into the exhilarating world of engineering and running F1 and heritage cars. Listen as we explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with the TDF powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance. James also discusses the challenges of running a start-up business during COVID and how he managed the...2023-08-2433 min
Scale Your Sales w/ Jillian Murphyep. 101 How to Leverage Your Podcast for Networking w/ Simon OsamohIn this episode, we had the privilege of hosting a special guest who shared their expertise on podcasting, networking, and sales, Simon Osamoh. Simon is the author of three books, 10 Powerful Strategies for Conflict De-Escalation, Securing Church Operations and Church Safety Responding to Suspicious Behavior. Simon’s work on conversational
interviewing is featured in the award-winning book How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of The Violence Project.
Here are three key takeaways that you absolutely don't want to miss:
1️⃣ Utilize the Power of LinkedIn: Our guest...2023-08-2124 min
Car ChatJames Densley | TDF - Running F1 Cars And The TDF / OneThis week, I'm thrilled to have James Densley from Tour De Force join me as we delve into the exhilarating world of running F1 cars. We'll explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with their powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance.https://tdf.co.uk/tdfone/https://www.instagram.com/powerbytdf/Enjoy, Sam 2023-06-261h 55
Public Policy This WeekGangs and gang violence with Dr. James Densley 6/23/23Dr. James Densley returns to Public Policy This Week to talk with hosts Nathan Leaf and Joe Moravchik about the problem of street gangs in our society. 2023-06-231h 09
Lets Have This ConversationAn International Perspective on Policing in America Today with: Simon OsamohAccording to a January survey in USA TODAY which measured the safest places to live in
the world, the United States ranks at 129th with a score of
2.44, marking the country's score "low." Just above the U.S. is
Azerbaijan, and just below is Brazil.
“Civil unrest continues to be the primary
driver of the deterioration,” the GPI report says about the U.S., noting rises
in the political terror and political instability categories. “However, there were
also significant improvements in indicators across all three domains, with
largest being in the UN peacekeeping funding indicator.”
Born and...2023-05-1349 min
The Weekly Reload PodcastMass Shooting Patterns and Potential Solutions With The Violence Project's James DensleyThe beginning of the week featured another horrible mass shooting in America. This time at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky.
That's why I wanted to bring on one of the leading experts currently studying mass shootings. Metro State University Professor James Densley is one of the co-founders of The Violence Project, which has the most detailed and comprehensive database of mass shootings dating back to 1966. He is also the co-author of the book by the same name that outlines potential real-world solutions to the phenomenon.
Professor Densley explained why he believes the count they use...2023-04-171h 19
Pipeman's Power of MusicPipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody Hell 2023PipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody HellOut Now! Canadian Punks THE BLOODY HELL Punch Out New Album "Nobody Cares"Formed in 2017, The Bloody Hell has gotten dirtier and more polished at the same time, with the band infecting fans with their pop-cultural hooks and concepts, while the guitars keep getting louder and the vocals becoming uglier. The Bloody Hell is pretty much what would happen if George Thorogood sang for the Misfits, but all the songs were written by Tom Petty.Super catchy horror rock songs about drinking and heartache are played at punk rock speed with a...2023-03-3112 min
Pipeman in the PitPipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody Hell 2023PipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody HellOut Now! Canadian Punks THE BLOODY HELL Punch Out New Album "Nobody Cares"Formed in 2017, The Bloody Hell has gotten dirtier and more polished at the same time, with the band infecting fans with their pop-cultural hooks and concepts, while the guitars keep getting louder and the vocals becoming uglier. The Bloody Hell is pretty much what would happen if George Thorogood sang for the Misfits, but all the songs were written by Tom Petty.Super catchy horror rock songs about drinking and heartache are played at punk rock speed with a...2023-03-3112 min
The Adventures of PipemanPipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody Hell 2023PipemanRadio Interviews The Bloody HellOut Now! Canadian Punks THE BLOODY HELL Punch Out New Album "Nobody Cares"Formed in 2017, The Bloody Hell has gotten dirtier and more polished at the same time, with the band infecting fans with their pop-cultural hooks and concepts, while the guitars keep getting louder and the vocals becoming uglier. The Bloody Hell is pretty much what would happen if George Thorogood sang for the Misfits, but all the songs were written by Tom Petty.Super catchy horror rock songs about drinking and heartache are played at punk rock speed with a...2023-03-3112 min
ZOOM-INJames Densley (Co-founder of Violence Project)Co-founder of Violence Project James Densley gives us data-backed analysis on worsening gun violence in U.S.2023-02-1012 min
Get Smart Politics Podcast014 - Speaker Drama and Mass ShootingsCongress is back in session and more dysfunctional than ever. What do the holdouts want from Kevin McCarthy? What is the path forward? Sam and Eric discuss.They also discuss this week’s Smart Book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Jillian Peterson and James Densley. Pick up a copy at the link below.Show Notes* Smart Book: The Violence Project by Jillian Peterson and James DensleySubscribe to the Podcast* Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.* If you're pretty podcast-savvy, copy a...2023-01-0454 min
Get Smart Politics Podcast013 - Flipping Senators, same-sex marriage, and fusionSam and Eric discuss whether the Sinema flip makes any difference and how could it come to matter, then explain what’s going on with same-sex marriage, and close out by talking about something truly exciting: fusion.They also introduce the next Smart Book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Jillian Peterson and James Densley.Pick up a copy at the link below - we’ll discuss it in early January, so get to reading it during your Christmas break!Show Notes* Smart Book: The Violence Proje...2022-12-1445 min
The Dr. Phil PodcastThe Profile Of A School ShooterThe Profile Of A School Shooter Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson join Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to share what they have learned about the profile of school shooters. “If we’re just talking school shooters, we can actually say, 100% male. They’re young, 15, 16 on average,” Dr. Peterson says. Hear the statistics, the first step for intervening, and more. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ KA'CHAVA is offering 1...2022-09-2052 min
New Books In Public HealthJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
New Books in PsychologyJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
NBN Book of the DayJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
New Books in Public PolicyJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
Grinnell College: Authors and ArtistsJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
New Books in Policing, Incarceration, and ReformJillian Peterson and James Densley, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" (Harry N. Abrams, 2021)Using data from the writers' groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (Harry N. Abrams, 2021) 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 hundred...2022-08-3132 min
Church Security Talkep.5 The Violence Project: Mass Shooters Have The Means To Carry Out Their ActCheck out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com
In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common.
Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most comprehensive database into mass shootings in America.
Densley is the author and co-author of seven books, including the award-winning book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting E...2022-08-1820 minChurch Security Talkep.4 The Violence Project: Mass Shooters Study Other Mass ShootersCheck out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com
In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common.
Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most comprehensive database into mass shootings in America.
Densley is the author and co-author of seven books, including the award-winning book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting E...2022-08-1116 minChurch Security Talkep.3 The Violence Project: Mass Shooters Are In Crisis And SuicidalCheck out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com
In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common.
Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most comprehensive database into mass shootings in America.
Densley is the author and co-author of seven books, including the award-winning book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting E...2022-08-0416 minChurch Security Talkep.2 The Violence Project: Mass Shooters Have Suffered Severe Childhood TraumaCheck out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com
In this four-part interview series, I talk with Dr. James Densley about the four things that mass shooters generally have in common.
Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Project, best known for having one of the most comprehensive database into mass shootings in America.
Densley is the author and co-author of seven books, including the award-winning book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting E...2022-07-2821 minPublic Policy This WeekGun Violence and Mass Shootings with Dr. James Densley 7/15/22On the debut edition of Public Policy This Week, hosts Jon Olson and Joe Moravchik discuss the issue of mass shootings with Dr. James Densley, a founder of the Violence Project organization and co-author of the book The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic.2022-07-1654 min
All The F WordsFirearmsThoughts and prayers are not preventing mass shootings. The statistics are horrifying. And it seems that there’s a copycat killer crying for help at every turn. This week on All the F Words, Gabi and Joanne discuss FIREARMS – why so many Americans are hell bent on never regulating guns, why there are so many mass shootings in this country, especially in comparison to every other nation on earth, what the profile of a mass shooter is which will help us identify them before they kill, and what you can do right now if you care about this issue.2022-06-1029 min
Political GabfestForgive Me, JoeDavid Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the response to the Uvalde shooting, Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness, and a bunch of ignored subpoenas. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jillian Peterson and James Densley, interviewed by Melanie Warner for Politico: “Two Professors Found What Creates a Mass Shooter. Will Politicians Pay Attention?”Here’s this week’s chatter:Emily: Heidi Przybyla for Politico: “‘It’s going to be an army’: Tapes reveal GOP plan to contest elections”Davi...2022-06-0252 min
The Mother Love ShowDr. Mother, Mr. Kennedy & Cool TLC share thoughts, passion on current eventsFrom: npr JACLYN DIAZ May 27, 2022 2 mass shootings — 1,700 miles apart but bound by startling similarities In the span of less than two weeks, an elementary school and a grocery store more than 1,700 miles apart were shattered by gun violence. Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y., now both share the tragic loss of friends and family. These two tragedies happened on separate ends of the country and yet, both share similarities: how the violence was carried out, certain aspects of the suspects, and the ease in which the weapons were accessed.It's unclear as of now what the specific motive was in the...2022-05-311h 00
National Security This WeekGangs & Organized Crime (3/23/2022)Dr. James Densley from Metropolitan State University and host Jon Olson discuss the role gangs play in transnational organized crime.2022-03-241h 00
SAMatters RadioThe Violence Project: How to stop a mass shooting epidemic - 389Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University, part of the Minnesota State system. He is also co-founder of The Violence Project Research Center, best known for its mass shooter database. Dr. Densley is the author or co-author of seven books, including the acclaimed, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic, 50 peer-reviewed articles in leading scientific journals, and over 90 book chapters, essays, and other works in outlets such as CNN, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. 2022-03-081h 04
Orion Talks"On Gangs" with David PyroozIn this Orion Talks podcast, David C. Pyrooz talks about his recent book, “On Gangs.” Dr. Pyrooz is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder and has more than 15 years of research experience in gangs. He co-authored "On Gangs" with Scott Decker and James Densley.Dr. Pyrooz provides an overview of his recent book and discusses the prevalence and evolution of gangs in the United States. He also answers our questions on whether gangs contribute to the increasing homicide numbers, and they interact with ideological groups, especially with extremist far-right groups. Finally, he conc...2022-02-2031 min
Church Security TalkA Seven-Step Guide Towards Effective Church SecurityViolence at churches has increased in the past years. The most tragic and shocking incidents have captured the attention of the media and the public. However, smaller ministries still face danger. Religious leaders must find ways to maintain church security for the safety of their congregation.
In this episode, Simon talks about the importance of security programs among houses of worship. He also shares his seven-step approach to creating a safer environment for your faith community. However, a church must be, first and foremost, a place of kindness. Therefore, Simon discusses how you can welcome people in need while keeping...2021-11-1427 min
Real Crime ProfileHow to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic - Part 2Laura and Jim continue their interview with the authors of the new book from The Violence Project: "How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic". Laura brings up how the smallest things can make the biggest difference in these outcomes. Jim mentions the way he could tell a mass shooter’s motive. Jill Peterson and James Densley discuss prevention techniques for suicide and how they can apply to preventing a mass shooting. They also talk about https://off-ramp.org, a hub of information in violence prevention and resource for training in crisis response. You can buy Jill and Jam...2021-10-1349 minReal Crime ProfileHow to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic - Part 1Laura and Jim interview Professors Jillian Petersen and James Densley, co-founders and co-presidents of The Violence Project, a nonprofit, non-partisan research center best known for its mass shooter database, funded by the National Institute of Justice.Together they have written a book called 'The Violence Project: how to stop a mass shooting epidemic.' They have interviewed perpetrators and victims and their families with the aim of preventing future mass shootings. Building on their coverage and analysis of Columbine and other mass shootings, Laura and Jim discuss their findings including making the links across violent offending behaviour...2021-10-0648 min
Sarah Fader The PodcastThe Violence Project - An Interview With Jillian Peterson, PhD & James DensleyI had the honor of interviewing Jillian Peterson PhD & James Densley, PhD about their book The Violence Project - How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. An examination of the phenomenon of mass shootings in America and an urgent call to implement evidence-based strategies to stop these tragedies. Follow the project on Twitter @theviolencepro
Get The Violence Project - How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. https://amzn.to/2WtQexk2021-10-0135 min
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast123: Mass Shootings: An Interview with Criminologists Drs. Jillian Peterson and James Densley, the Argument for Data-Driven Nuance, and Steps for PreventionA 2019 poll reported that one-third of adults say they feel they “cannot go anywhere without worrying about being a victim of mass shooting” and “more than half of American teenagers worry about a shooting at their school.” A mass shooting is generally defined as the murder of at least four people at one time. Why do mass shootings take place? Are there any commonalities between the perpetrators? Could these shootings have been stopped before they started? By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.2021-09-071h 24
Where Are All The Baby Pigeons?Why Are There Shoes On Power Lines?A pair of sneakers, tied at the laces, tossed over the wires on a street. We've all seen them, but what do shoes on power lines really mean? Froomes goes a bit method to find out... LINKS Froomes Instagram @frooomes Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITS Host: Froomes (AKA Lucinda Price)Guests: Matthew Bate, Prof. James DensleyManaging Producer: Elle BeattieProducer: Amy KimballEditor: Adrian Walton Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-2111 min
Red, Blue, and Brady136: Unpacking the Violence ProjectSend us a textMass shootings account for only 0.2% of firearm deaths in the US a year -- but their impact is large, deeply traumatizing survivors, their communities, and the country as a whole. How do we, as a nation, try to prevent these mass shootings? And what commonalities exist between not just these shootings, but the shooters themselves? To find out, host JJ is joined by Dr. Jillian Peterson of Hamline University and Dr. James Densley of Metropolitan State University, both authors of forthcoming book "the Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic" an...2021-06-2543 min
The Criminology AcademyEp. 18 Gangs and Mass Shootings with James DensleyThis week we speak with James Densley from the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metro State in Minnesota. James talks to us about his work on street gangs across Europe, gang activity on the internet, and we move into mass shooting and James' upcoming book The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic along with his colleague Jillian Peterson. James has also authored How Gangs Work and has been published in journals such as Social Problems, Justice Quarterly, and Crime & Delinquency.
Transition from gangs to mass shootings: 27:53.
Music...2021-05-101h 30
Incel51: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic w/ James Densley.There have been 45 mass shootings in the United States since March 15th. 45. That’s an incident involving 4 or more victims, excluding the shooter. That is surreal. Today we’ll be hearing from criminologist Professor James Densley (@theviolencepro), co-founder of the Violence Project, about this horrific phenomenon that seems to be growing all too common... Learn more at https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ —————————————————————— Please check out my all new Patreon for ad-free, uncensored episodes and weekly blogs! https://www.patreon.com/NaamaKates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's finally here, boyos. A new sponsor, and a new solution to some of your deepest woes, perhaps. Check out Sophia, the first companion robot by eMates LLC...2021-04-2146 min
Incel51: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic w/ James Densley.There have been 45 mass shootings in the United States since March 15th. 45. That’s an incident involving 4 or more victims, excluding the shooter. That is surreal. Today we’ll be hearing from criminologist Professor James Densley (@theviolencepro), co-founder of the Violence Project, about this horrific phenomenon that seems to be growing all too common... Learn more at https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ —————————————————————— Please check out my all new Patreon for ad-free, uncensored episodes and weekly blogs! https://www.patreon.com/NaamaKates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's finally here, boyos. A new sponsor, and a new solution to some of your deepest woes, perhaps. Check out Sophia, the first companion robot by eMates LLC...2021-04-2145 min
Who I Becameep.36 To Start a New Life As A British-American With Dr. James DensleyOne of the most significant life changes you could ever make is to move to another country. It impacts every aspect of your life, from your identity, values, outlook, and more. It's like walking around anew in a blank state in an unfamiliar place. But along with this, this change can sometimes be a gamble. When you start a new life, it comes with some measure of uncertainty. That said, what are the actual realities of being an immigrant in another country? In this episode, Dr. James Densley joins us again to discuss how he finds identity in being...2021-03-2500 min
Who I Becameep.35 From Middle School Teacher to Understanding Violence in Gangs with Dr. James Densley (PART 1)When we think of the word “gang,” we associate it with a particular group of people. And this image we almost automatically create in our head is rarely positive. Crime and violence in gangs, as well as illegal affairs, always come into the picture. But behind these stereotypes are real, dynamic people—often young teenagers—who have no choice but to embrace this way of life. To truly understand the violence in gangs and how they work, you first have to humble yourself and set foot in their reality. In this episode, Dr. James Densley shares the story behind how he b...2021-03-1824 min
Who I Becameep.24 2020 Highlights of The Most Impactful Episodes2020 was an interesting year, to say the least, but I got to release 23 impactful episodes of my podcast that educated, informed, or inspired others to lead a life of significance. This week I focus on some of the most impactful bits. Learn more about the people I mention Learn More About Simon https://linktr.ee/simonosamoh (https://linktr.ee/simonosamoh) Dan Blevins https://amzn.to/3aW60WJ (https://amzn.to/3aW60WJ) Denise Koster Book https://amzn.to/3hxUW3n (https://amzn.to/3hxUW3n) Dr. Samuel Ekundayo https://amzn.to/38RMsQG (https://amzn.to/38RMsQG) Gary Robinson’s Bo...2021-01-0218 min
Who I Becameep.20 What It Means to Be Crisis Ready Part 1 with Reputation Defender Melissa Agnes2020 has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging years of our lives. It felt as if the world was gleefully throwing curveball after curveball. Everything that has transpired this year has put many organizations in a difficult position. This is particularly true when it comes to handling crises. Thus, 2020 showed us how crucial crisis readiness is with someone like a reputation defender. Reputation defender Melissa Agnes joins us to talk about what it means to be crisis-ready. She shares the term’s coinage and how it has honed their mission at the Crisis Ready Institute. She also imparts the pr...2020-11-1325 min
A Peace of My MindEpisode 42 - Jillian PetersonJillian Peterson teaches Criminology and Criminal Justice at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She co-founded The Violence Project with James Densley. We talk about their Mass Shooter Database, understanding the conditions that lead to violence and the power we have to prevent it.2020-08-1941 minReal Crime ProfileHis Name Was George FloydLaura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss and deconstruct the horrific killing of George Floyd in Minnesota on Monday 25 May 2020. We are joined by special guest Professor James Densley. James is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the Metropolitan State University in St Paul Minnesota and co-founder of The Violence Project in America.#HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd#BlackLivesMatterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-06-011h 09
History of the 90sColumbine | 3On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora takes you back to the shootings at Columbine High School. She'll share the timeline and details from documents released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and will talk to people who were there that day. She also addresses some of the myths about Columbine and look at the profound impact of one of the most tragic school shootings in US history. After the shootings started, student Laura Farber, hid under a table in the cafeteria, unsure if it was real or a prank. Farber and others...2019-08-0748 min