Why Did Adam Lanza Murder Innocent Children?
"Why Did Adam Lanza Murder Innocent Children?" There are two answers to this question: (1) we will never know what triggered Adam to do such a horrific act (i.e., the straw that broke the camel’s back), and (2) there were multiple factors involved. Studies on violent crime committed by young people have increased our understanding of factors that make some populations more vulnerable to perpetration. Risk factors increase the likelihood that a young man (or woman) will become violent. However, risk factors are NOT direct causes of violent crime; rather, risk factors contribute to violent crime. A complex interaction of factors leads to an increased risk of violent behavior in young people. These factors include: Community Risk Factors— Socially disorganized neighborhoods Low levels of community participation High level of transiency High level of family disruption High concentrations of poor residents Diminished economic opportunities Social