True Crime Community

This episode of the DVERT Brief analyzes the relationship between fame-seeking, fixation on mass violence, and leakage of violent intentions, finding that offenders with these characteristics were more likely to "leak" before their attack. Read more here.

This DVERT Brief examines the relationship between substance abuse and violent extremism. Read more here.

This episode of the DVERT Brief examines outcomes of BTAM in schools, highlighting its potential to prevent violence while helping students remain engaged in school. Read more here.

This episode of The DVERT Brief outlines patterns and risk factors of homicides and active shooter incidents in medical settings and offers prevention strategies for healthcare institutions. Read more here.

This episode of The DVERT Brief examines patterns in homicides at US colleges and universities from 2000-2025 and offers evidence-based recommendations to improve prevention and campus safety. Read more here.

This episode of The DVERT Brief analyzes lessons learned from past incidents to identify how BTAM teams can overcome information silos and organizational issues to prevent acts of targeted violence more effectively. Read more here.

This episode of the DVERT Brief describes broad patterns in workplace insider homicides from 2000-2025 and identifies implications for practitioners and policy-makers. Read more here.

This episode of the DVERT Brief examines the exploitation of young people who participate in online mental health communities and violent actors' attempts to recruit young people with mental health diagnoses, neurodivergence, or a history of traumatic experiences. Read more here.

This episode of the DVERT Brief analyzes recent trends in K-12 school homicides, identifies patterns in active shooter incidents and other school homicides, and offers targeted recommendations to improve preparedness and prevention efforts. Read more here.

This episode of the DVERT Brief addresses key questions about the True Crime Community (TCC), including what it is, why it appeals to young people, and how it intsersects with other online subcultures, equipping caregivers and practitioners to engage in prevention and intervention efforts. Read more here.