This shift in targeted violence has led to an increased need for a reliable form of threat recognition and a strong understanding of the factors associated with these potential threats.
Threat recognition and mental illness management
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Targeted violence training for public officials, employees, organizations, and individuals
A recent study assessing attacks on public figures found over half of the attacks (64%) occurred in the most recent decade, with 79% of attacks occurring in a public place (Hoffman, Meloy, Goldmann, & Ermer, 2011).