“It’s an international embarrassment. America is by far the most plagued civilized nation by gun violence and gun deaths,” said Jeffrey Butts, a research professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice based in New York City. Continue reading Columbus Gripped by Violence
I was interviewed by Katy Tur at MSNBC about the potential police responses to recent shootings. Continue reading Katy Tur Show on MSNBC
Once largely a symbol of privilege and status, gun ownership has become a way for men to prove their masculinity, said Jeffrey Butts, director of the Research and Evaluation Center at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Continue reading After Shootings of Young People Spark Outrage, Gun Violence Experts Decry Self-defense Laws
Jeffrey Butts was interviewed by Leena Latafat on CP24, a Canadian English-language news channel owned by Bell Media. The conversation focused on recent gun violence in the United States. Continue reading Canadian News Channel, CP24
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