The Targeted Violence Podcast
The Targeted Violence Podcast
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The Targeted Violence Podcast explores the psychology, motivations, and behaviours behind acts of targeted violence. Hosted by Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks, this podcast brings together experts from law enforcement, forensic psychiatry, psychology, and threat assessment to share their firsthand experiences investigating and assessing perpetrators of mass violence, lone actor attacks, stalking, and other targeted offences. Through in-depth discussions and real case analyses, the podcast provides insights into the minds of those who commit these acts.
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The podcast delves into themes such as the psychology of mass violence, motivations behind lone actor attacks, and the dynamics of stalking behavior. Specific episodes explore case studies like the Toronto van attack, examination of the Incel ideology, and discussions on threat assessment techniques and forensic psychiatric evaluations.
The Targeted Violence Podcast explores the psychology, motivations, and behaviours behind acts of targeted violence. Hosted by Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks, this podcast brings together experts from law enforcement, forensic psychiatry, psychology, and threat assessment to share their firsthand experiences investigating and assessing perpetrators of mass violence, lone actor attacks, stalking, and other targeted offences. Through in-depth discussions and real case analyses, the podcast provides insights into the minds of those who commit these acts.
In this episode of the Targeted Violence Podcast, I step back from the usual focus on cases to reflect on the future of the threat assessment and management profession.
Drawing on insights from my recent keynote presentation in Canada, I explore the challenges that lie ahead for practitioners, academics, and organisations working to prevent targeted violence. As the landscape of violence continues to evolve, so too must the way we think, collaborate, and operate as a field.
This episode examines:
The balance between academic research and frontline practice
The growing need for consistency and shared practice standards
The risk of infighting, egos, and fragmentation within the profession
The danger of complacency as threat assessment becomes more established
How targeted violence is changing — and what that means for future prevention
Why unity is essential if we are to meet emerging challenges
This is a reflective and, at times, challenging conversation about where we are heading as an industry — and what we must do now to ensure threat assessment and management remains credible, effective, and fit for the future.
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