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Well, I hope it's predictable. It's nice to think so. I think the only academic studies I'm aware of suggest that violence is only predicted by 1) previous history of violence 2) brain impairment (as in: history of physical brain damage) and 3) drug use at the time.

Otherwise---all the other things we hope predict---get lost in the statistical noise...
sadly.

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You knew what was coming from the title so it wasn't a total shock at the end. But for all the production value and emotions, I'm conflicted about their message (I agree mass shootings or really any shootings are horrible).

See that kid over there, the loner that doesn't socialize well? Does he have any hobbies that could conceivably be used as a weapon against others? Bingo, possible mass shooter and candidate for reporting.

I looked all over their website to get a better idea of the exact message(s), but you have to sign up to receive via email any of their guides and I wasn't that dedicated.
I did see mentions of mental health, reducing bullying and the warning signs of violence, but then you hit the store with nail polish. Plus some of their stats don't even remotely add up.
"About 409 deaths occur every year from police intervention. Of these total yearly deaths about 17 of them will be 18 years or younger. This means about one death per day."

Hard to believe it happened 4 years ago though and the topic as a whole needs plenty of attention still.

Hmm, I think those are just easier things to check in a study because they will leave a medical or criminal history, whereas homicidal ideation might only be noticed by family and friends.

But it's completely standard in psychology to watch for thoughts of harming others and take them seriously. It's not predictive in the sense that someone with such thoughts will most likely kill someone. But even if we can say their chance goes from 0.1% to 3% that's cause for intervention.

IMO the idea that you can identify signs in someone you don't personally know (as this video seems to show) is far fetched. Friends and family are much different as the signs are multiple and more recognizable. The idea you will see and take notice of multiple signs from someone you don't know well, seems like a bit of a reach. Just my unprofessional opinion.

Fear mongering at it finest.