International Handbook of Threat Assessment, Second Edition

• Written for threat assessors in a range of disciplines, from psychiatry and psychology to law enforcement, security, intelligence, legal, and human resources
• Covers the latest research in the field including new empirical data, novel approaches to threat assessment, advanced theory, and high-profile case analyses
• Discusses in-depth how threat assessment is the essential model for thwarting public figure attacks, mass murder, workplace violence, honor-based violence, and campus shootings
• Specialists in threat assessment from around the world make this volume truly international in scope

New to this Edition:

• New chapters focusing on lone actor terrorism, insider threats, cyberthreats, and the use of artificial intelligence
• Illustrates ways that everyday people can learn about warning signs for violence
• Includes updated case studies that reflect the growth of evidence-based research in the field of threat assessment

J. Reid Meloy and Jens Hoffmann.

Second Edition published April 23, 2021.