Breaking the Cycle of Violence From Tragedy to Transformation: A Roadmap to Ending Mass Violence.: (Policy, Prevention, and Resilience in an Age of Mass Shootings)

By Wayne J. Gombar

Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Mass shootings, lone-wolf terrorism, and domestic extremist attacks have become defining challenges of the modern era. From Oklahoma City to Christchurch, Sandy Hook to Buffalo, these tragedies reveal a disturbing reality: no community is immune. Yet they also reveal something else - violence is not inevitable.
This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive roadmap of solutions.
Across 30 in-depth chapters and 4 appendices, it examines prevention, intervention, response, and recovery strategies through a multidisciplinary lens: Policy and Law - background checks, red-flag laws, domestic terrorism statutes.Mental Health and Education - early intervention, school resilience, stigma reduction.Technology and Security - AI, drones, surveillance, cybersecurity, and the risks of digital radicalization.Culture and Community - reshaping narratives around guns, masculinity, and civic trust.Global Comparisons - lessons learned from Australia, the U.K., New Zealand, Norway, and beyond.Through case studies, historical analysis, and policy lessons, the book highlights what works, what fails, and how societies can move beyond paralysis toward lasting change.
Who Should Read This Book?Policymakers seeking evidence-based reforms.Law enforcement and security professionals confronting evolving threats.Educators and mental health practitioners working on prevention at the frontlines.Students and researchers in criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management.Concerned citizens determined to build safer communities.About the Author
Wayne J. Gombar holds a B.S. in Homeland Security, an M.S. in Emergency Management, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. He has worked extensively in overseas infrastructure development, secure facility design, and security operations, including SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) construction projects in the U.S. and abroad. His professional background bridges security, emergency management, and criminal justice, bringing real-world expertise to urgent policy debates.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQPCR6DP
• ISBN13: 9798264788598
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 421 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"