Jillian Peterson

Jillian Peterson Ph.D is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University, known for her extensive research on mental illness, crime, and mass violence.

She co-founded The Violence Project, a nonprofit research center focused on mass shooting prevention.

Peterson has led large-scale studies and collaborated with James Densley to create the first comprehensive database of American mass shooters.

Her work combines psychological analysis with data-driven approaches to understand and prevent violent behavior.

Peterson's expertise in criminology and her innovative research methods have made her a respected voice in the field of violence prevention and criminal justice reform.