Loren Coleman - Copycat Effect

Copycat Effect

Coleman has a masters in social work and acts as a consultant for the Maine Youth Suicide Program. A specific concern is murder-suicides among the young, as well as the possibility of clusters and the influence of media coverage, leading to his writing of The Copycat Effect. He has been called on for statements in the aftermath of school shootings and how best to respond to the problem.

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