Stop The Cycle

The question we must ask ourselves is what can we do to reduce the risk of violent acts carried out by lone-wolf terrorists? The answer to this question is not simply better intelligence or a more effective police force.

Stress

Who Is Dangerous In High Stress Situations?

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on December 31, 2014

Law enforcement, military, and correctional personnel face dangerous situations daily. They may have to take actions extremely quickly. At the same time there may be changing standards of conduct. Training, supervision, oversite and clarity of communication are essential for the standards to be followed effectively and support those that must make such decisions.

Law enforcement, military, and correctional personnel face dangerous situations daily. They may have to take actions extremely quickly. At the same time there may be changing standards of conduct. Training, supervision, oversite and clarity of communication are essential for the standards to be followed effectively and support those that must make such decisions.

Race and Ethnicity

Racial Unrest in 1963 and 2014: What Have We Learned

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on November 28, 2014

Racial unrest in the US has resurfaced in Ferguson, MO with a fury that is familiar to those of us that grew up during the civil rights movement of the 1960's. The story is not one of blame but of social evolution and development toward greater globalization and mutual benefit.

Racial unrest in the US has resurfaced in Ferguson, MO with a fury that is familiar to those of us that grew up during the civil rights movement of the 1960's. The story is not one of blame but of social evolution and development toward greater globalization and mutual benefit.

Anger

Violence Risk Reduction Planning

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on October 20, 2014

While the murder rate in the U.S. is down as a whole, the mass murder rate has been rising. Many have been broadcasting the fact that we are seeing an overall decline in the murder rate in this country but the U.S. still has the highest violence and incarceration rates of all advanced nations in the world.

While the murder rate in the U.S. is down as a whole, the mass murder rate has been rising. Many have been broadcasting the fact that we are seeing an overall decline in the murder rate in this country but the U.S. still has the highest violence and incarceration rates of all advanced nations in the world.

Domestic Violence

Violence: Beyond the Sidelines

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on September 18, 2014

In the last two years, over a dozen events involving NFL players have been associated with domestic violence.

In the last two years, over a dozen events involving NFL players have been associated with domestic violence.

Ethics and Morality

From the Dark Ages of ISIS to Post Modernism

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on September 2, 2014

There are many different levels of social development that can be prominent in different parts of the world. ISIS is at a pre-modern level of social development where power over others is the main goal. Much of the rest of the world is at the level of resource sharing. These levels are incompatable and will be nearly impossible to solve by traditional means.

There are many different levels of social development that can be prominent in different parts of the world. ISIS is at a pre-modern level of social development where power over others is the main goal. Much of the rest of the world is at the level of resource sharing. These levels are incompatable and will be nearly impossible to solve by traditional means.

Health

“Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor…”

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on July 25, 2014

In the United States, we have our own humanitarian crisis with 52,000 unaccompanied children, and an unknown number of families and adults, at our borders seeking refuge from the murder, rape and violence of their native countries.

In the United States, we have our own humanitarian crisis with 52,000 unaccompanied children, and an unknown number of families and adults, at our borders seeking refuge from the murder, rape and violence of their native countries.

Parenting

Discipline, Forgetfulness, Child Abuse: Where is the Line?

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on June 30, 2014

The news, almost daily, has stories of harm done to children. Where do we draw the line?

The news, almost daily, has stories of harm done to children. Where do we draw the line?

Law and Crime

Land of the Free, Home of the Prisoners

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on May 13, 2014

In the U.S. we lock up more of our citizens than any other country. If we do not reform our prison system in a meaningful progressive way, our situation will continue to worsen from a psychological, economic and cultural standpoint.

In the U.S. we lock up more of our citizens than any other country. If we do not reform our prison system in a meaningful progressive way, our situation will continue to worsen from a psychological, economic and cultural standpoint.

Alcoholism

Fort Hood Shooting: How Could We Have Known?

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on April 5, 2014

Ivan Lopez killed three people and injured many others before turning the gun on himself. Is there some way that we could have known that this storm was brewing? Could we have provided better treatment? Prevented this attack? For all of the above, I believe the answer is “yes."

Ivan Lopez killed three people and injured many others before turning the gun on himself. Is there some way that we could have known that this storm was brewing? Could we have provided better treatment? Prevented this attack? For all of the above, I believe the answer is “yes."

Bullying

Beyond Bullying: When Abuse Becomes Extreme

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on March 28, 2014

Bullying often ranges from a moderate problem to small growing pains. But what happens when students or youth go too far and display extreme abusive behavior? A recent story in Maryland shocked the country with its gruesome details. How can we prevent this type of violence from occurring in other schools?

Bullying often ranges from a moderate problem to small growing pains. But what happens when students or youth go too far and display extreme abusive behavior? A recent story in Maryland shocked the country with its gruesome details. How can we prevent this type of violence from occurring in other schools?

Most of us think of stoning as an ancient punishment. But in 2014, it is still legal or being practiced in certain places.

Darion Marcus Aguilar erupted in violence this weekend, shooting two victims at a Maryland mall before taking his own life. His actions seemed to happen out of the blue with no particular motive. We’ve seen cases like this before – the question is – how do we prevent them from happening again?

Health

Repairing a Broken System

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on January 23, 2014

Many state's social services systems need to be torn down and rebuilt from scratch. This is an idea that Governor Jan Brewer has put into action.

Many state's social services systems need to be torn down and rebuilt from scratch. This is an idea that Governor Jan Brewer has put into action.

Health

A New Breed of Youth Violence

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on January 6, 2014

The old cliché is that “the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.” So why are we now seeing massive violent outbursts committed by first-time offenders?

The old cliché is that “the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.” So why are we now seeing massive violent outbursts committed by first-time offenders?

Suicide

A Flawed System: Risk For Violence Overlooked Again

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on November 25, 2013

Recently we saw the shocking story of the, what has been described as, murder-suicide attempt in Virginia. This has shone the spotlight on the flaws of the mental health system in the United States.

Recently we saw the shocking story of the, what has been described as, murder-suicide attempt in Virginia. This has shone the spotlight on the flaws of the mental health system in the United States.

Persuasion

The Root of Middle Eastern Terrorism

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on November 14, 2013

Are women's lack of rights in the Middle East at the root of terrorism in the region?

Are women's lack of rights in the Middle East at the root of terrorism in the region?

Spirituality

We Are Not Created Equal

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on November 1, 2013

The belief that we are all created equal is false.

The belief that we are all created equal is false.

Health

How to Predict and Prevent Violence

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on September 26, 2013

How do we predict and prevent violence?

How do we predict and prevent violence?

Environment

How Bashar al-Assad Became A Brutal Dictator

Kathryn Seifert Ph.D. on September 16, 2013

How did al-Assad develop from a once promising reformist into a brutal dictator? To fully understand, we must look into his past and uncover the Risk Factors that lead up to these atrocities.

How did al-Assad develop from a once promising reformist into a brutal dictator? To fully understand, we must look into his past and uncover the Risk Factors that lead up to these atrocities.