EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2009-2016, gun violence occurred in the United States 156 times (Every Town, 2017). “These incidents resulted in 1,187 victims shot: 848 people were shot and killed, and 339 people were shot and injured” (Every Town, 2017)
According to our graphs, we have information about where people are more at risk. It also shows countries that carry more guns, and many criminals have warning symptoms in advance. Analysis of the data revealed the causes of the gun shootings:
• Family Breakdown- When the relationships between a father and mother break through divorce or abandonment and children are not getting enough love and affection.
• Family violence- When children are raised in an abusive household.
• Mental illness- It is a …show more content…
The study specifically seeks to answer these questions:
• Why are people getting a gun and killing people?
• How does family breakdown and family violence cause gun shooting? What impacts does family breakdown leave on children’s lives and make them commit crimes?
• Does family breakdown and family violence cause mental illness in children and force them to join gang groups?
BACKGROUND: THE ROLE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN MASSIVE SHOOTING
In everyday news, it is strongly believed that there is a link between massive shootings and mental illness (Metzl and Macleish, 2015). A study shows that during the time period from 1994 to 2004, gun shooting was only 9 percent of all crimes, but during the time period from 2005 to 2014 it increased by 22 percent (Beck, 2016).
In 2009-2016, gun violence occurred in the United States 156 times (Every Town, 2017). “These incidents resulted in 1,187 victims shot: 848 people were shot and killed, and 339 people were shot and injured” (Every Town, …show more content…
The Family Breakdown- When the relationships between a father and mother breaks through divorce or abandonment and children are not getting enough love and affection.
Bandler (2016) stated that in Chicago, over 50 percent of children are raised by one parent, which leaves a greater impact on children. Many do not finish school and get involved in gang groups. In Chicago, the rate of gang crime is higher because of family breakdown. If children are raised by a single parent and under stepparents, then they start feeling neglected and choose a wrong path which does affect their brain.
“Wade Michael Page killed 6 and wounded 4 at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin” (Higgins, 2015).The reason for Page’s gun shooing was his mental illness due to family breakdown. His parents got separated when he was very young. His father married with another woman who did not gave him motherly love. He was raised by an aunt and grandmother (Higgins, 2015).
“ Chris Harper-Mercer killed 10 and wounded 9 in Roseburg, Oregon in 2015.His parents separated when he was less than 1 year-old” (Higgins, 2015).
2). Family Violence- When children are raised in an abusive household.
When the father or mother is beating his/her children and spouse, and nobody has a peaceful relationship in the
In 2009-2016, gun violence occurred in the United States 156 times (Every Town, 2017). “These incidents resulted in 1,187 victims shot: 848 people were shot and killed, and 339 people were shot and injured” (Every Town, 2017)
According to our graphs, we have information about where people are more at risk. It also shows countries that carry more guns, and many criminals have warning symptoms in advance. Analysis of the data revealed the causes of the gun shootings:
• Family Breakdown- When the relationships between a father and mother break through divorce or abandonment and children are not getting enough love and affection.
• Family violence- When children are raised in an abusive household.
• Mental illness- It is a …show more content…
The study specifically seeks to answer these questions:
• Why are people getting a gun and killing people?
• How does family breakdown and family violence cause gun shooting? What impacts does family breakdown leave on children’s lives and make them commit crimes?
• Does family breakdown and family violence cause mental illness in children and force them to join gang groups?
BACKGROUND: THE ROLE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN MASSIVE SHOOTING
In everyday news, it is strongly believed that there is a link between massive shootings and mental illness (Metzl and Macleish, 2015). A study shows that during the time period from 1994 to 2004, gun shooting was only 9 percent of all crimes, but during the time period from 2005 to 2014 it increased by 22 percent (Beck, 2016).
In 2009-2016, gun violence occurred in the United States 156 times (Every Town, 2017). “These incidents resulted in 1,187 victims shot: 848 people were shot and killed, and 339 people were shot and injured” (Every Town, …show more content…
The Family Breakdown- When the relationships between a father and mother breaks through divorce or abandonment and children are not getting enough love and affection.
Bandler (2016) stated that in Chicago, over 50 percent of children are raised by one parent, which leaves a greater impact on children. Many do not finish school and get involved in gang groups. In Chicago, the rate of gang crime is higher because of family breakdown. If children are raised by a single parent and under stepparents, then they start feeling neglected and choose a wrong path which does affect their brain.
“Wade Michael Page killed 6 and wounded 4 at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin” (Higgins, 2015).The reason for Page’s gun shooing was his mental illness due to family breakdown. His parents got separated when he was very young. His father married with another woman who did not gave him motherly love. He was raised by an aunt and grandmother (Higgins, 2015).
“ Chris Harper-Mercer killed 10 and wounded 9 in Roseburg, Oregon in 2015.His parents separated when he was less than 1 year-old” (Higgins, 2015).
2). Family Violence- When children are raised in an abusive household.
When the father or mother is beating his/her children and spouse, and nobody has a peaceful relationship in the