APA Report on Gun Violence Identifies Precursors and Promising Solutions

Behavioral threat assessment identified as most effective prevention strategy

From the press release:

There is no single personality profile that can reliably predict who will use a gun in a violent act — but individual prediction is not necessary for violence prevention, according to a comprehensive report on gun violence released today by the American Psychological Association. 
 
The report summarizes the psychological research that has helped develop evidence-based programs that can prevent violence through both primary and secondary interventions. Primary prevention programs can reduce risk factors for violence in the general population. Secondary prevention programs can help individuals who are experiencing emotional difficulties or interpersonal conflicts before they escalate into violence.

Source: American Psychological Association

Download full pdf publication: Gun Violence: Prediction, Prevention, and Policy