RT Article
T1 Assessing Public Opinion Regarding Appropriate Responses to Would-be Mass Shooters: Applying a Balanced Justice Framework
JF Journal of interpersonal violence
VO 39
IS 13/14
SP 3016
OP 3039
A1 Sloas, Lincoln B.
A1 Cesar, Gabriel
A2 Cesar, Gabriel
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/189085509X
AB The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings make them a concern that could affect anyone, anywhere. As such, being able to interrupt the process of planning and conducting a mass shooting represents a matter of public safety. Willingness to report, particularly on loved ones or associates, ultimately requires the public to be supportive of the interventions they think will be applied. In this study, we analyzed responses to an online “opt-in” survey (n = 274) that measured public opinion regarding how punitive (or therapeutic) the public at large suppose the sanctions for planning (but not [yet] conducting) a mass shooting should be. Our findings suggest the public is supportive of a balanced justice approach for both juveniles and adults, with and without mental illness, who plan a mass shooting when given the option.
K1 pathways to intended violence
K1 Public Opinion
K1 balanced justice
K1 Threat assessment
K1 Mass shooting
DO 10.1177/08862605231225521