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The Frightening Frequency of Family Mass Shootings

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the intersection of gun violence and domestic violence in this eye-opening TED talk. Delve into Public Health Criminologist April Zeoli's research on gun and domestic violence trends, focusing on the alarming frequency of "family mass murders" and intimate partner homicides. Learn why the majority of mass murders in the United States are committed with firearms and how tactics of coercion, manipulation, and power contribute to these tragic events. Discover potential common-sense policy changes that could significantly reduce both intimate partner violence and related mass shootings. Gain valuable insights into this critical public health issue through Zeoli's objective, analytical approach to addressing gun violence and domestic violence.

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The frightening frequency of family mass shootings


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