Shootings, Stabbings. Rapes. Acts of Terror. These can't happen here. But they do. Are these truly random events? Can this violence ever be stopped? Can it be prevented? Can we at least reduce the risk? This book probes the subject through key chapters drawn from Dr. Flannery's other groundbreaking books. Flannery is among those at the forefront, studying the effects of violence and PTSD. The information here highlights the significant findings in his research over more than 30 years on the topics of psychological trauma, PTSD, and its victims. This book is published to reduce suffering and save lives.