Violence+in+America+Project

=Violence in America Research Project=

I will post interesting, informative, and current articles and resources that you may want to use for your Research Project on Violence in America. Check back here frequently...it will be a work in progress. If you find some reliable source that you think I should include email me through the wiki or let me know and I will check it out and possibly post it here. Happy Hunting! (no pun intended!)

//Bowling for Columbine//
National Rife Association You should absolutely check the NRA's website out. Please go there to fact check the video and also to see their official stance on current gun control and gun rights agenda. If you found aspects of Bowling for Columbine intriguing, here are some links that you may want to check out. Oklahoma City Bombing

Articles on Mass Shootings
Bill Clinton and "over the top" facts on Mass Shootings? Columbine Shooting--basic background--do not use this as a main source. Use this as a source to get background and then search for a more reliable source. Denver, Colorado Shooting Mass Shootings Have a Long History-very interesting because it includes information from outside the US. Connecticut Shooting media type="custom" key="21929730"

Guide to Mass Shooting in America ---this site has a very interesting interactive map and lists the criteria for identifying mass shootings. You should check it out! Virginia Tech Massacre- this link takes you to NBC news. There is a plethora of information that is helpful at this link. Tuscon, AZ Shooting-this is the shooting where Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and several civilians were shot.

Books you may want to check out from the library
Mass Murder in the United States

Hmmm.....I think this may be of interest to some of you....
Gun Control in the Old West Ohio Gun Laws Violent Video Games-discusses the cumulative effect of playing video games Violent Video Games can Increase Aggression this article is located on the American Psychological Association's site...might want to read it! Violent Video Games may change the brain Mass Murder and Mental Illness

Gun Proposals
Obama to announce gun control

Gun Control and Interest Groups for Gun Control
Gabby and Mark Gifford--Gabby and Mark Gifford Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Americans for Responsible Solutions