DOJ News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice released an article Monday summarizing findings of a literature review on mass shootings.

The article highlights past challenges to effective research, including the absence of a uniform definition of mass shootings and lack of consistent data, and discusses steps researchers are taking to address those obstacles.

TITLE:  Advancing Mass Shootings Research to Inform Practice

AUTHOR:  National Institute of Justice

WHERE:  https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/advancing-mass-shooting-research-inform-practice

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