Where There's a Will There's a Way: Examining the Possible Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Incidents of Mass Violence in the USA

Authors

Gordon A. Crews, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Garrison A. Crews, Marshall University
Samantha Leigh Crews, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

“Where there’s a will there’s a way” is a proverb that simply means if someone is determined to do something, he or she will find a way to accomplish it regardless of obstacles. Unfortunately, this is very true for those who wish to commit acts of violence wish to commit acts of violence. The purpose of this chapter is to examine the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on incidents of mass and multiple victim violence in the US. More specifically, what impact did efforts such as stay-athome/shelter-in-place orders, telecommuting options for workers, school closures, cancellation of large public events, and the suspension of non-essential travel have upon the extent and characteristics of mass violence.

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Recommended Citation

Crews, G. A., Crews, G. A., & Crews, S. L. (2022). Where There's a Will There's a Way: Examining the Possible Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Incidents of Mass Violence in the USA. In G. Crews (Ed.), Impact of School Shootings on Classroom Culture, Curriculum, and Learning (pp. 271-295). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-5200-1.ch013

Publication Title

Impact of School Shootings on Classroom Culture, Curriculum, and Learning

DOI

10.4018/978-1-7998-5200-1.ch013