Reddit AMA Archive: Violence Prevention & Behavioral Threat Assessment
Dr. Robert Moore answered the Reddit community's questions on December 16, 2025
Read the Full AMA on RedditKey Highlights from the AMA
The most impactful questions and answers from the session
Quotable Soundbites
Memorable insights from Dr. Moore's responses
"The ones I worry most about are the False Negatives — stating that someone is NOT a homicidal threat when they actually ARE homicidal."
"A threat is a threat and it seems to transcend most, if not all, cultures."
"Providing 'off ramps' and non-punitive services to those struggling with homicidal thoughts, much like we would with suicidal thoughts."
"The corporate world is probably the most delayed in establishing effective and fair policies for handling threats in the workplace."
Key Insights & Statistics
Surprising findings and notable revelations from the discussion
No racial differences in threat patterns — counter-narrative to profiling concerns
Females have more protective factors — explains gender disparity in threats
Corporate world is 'most delayed' in establishing effective threat policies
'Off ramps' for homicidal thoughts — treating it like suicidal ideation
Richland School Shooting (Nov 1995) — Dr. Moore's origin story in the field
Amazon consultation on workplace risk assessments — corporate credibility
About Dr. Robert Moore
Dr. Robert Moore, EdD, PhD, LPC, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Homicide Zero. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, including over 25 years in behavioral threat assessment, he has worked with school threat assessment teams, law enforcement partners, hospitals, universities, and K-12 districts across the country.
His work focuses on helping professionals understand behavioral warning signs, assess risk and intent, and intervene ethically and effectively when someone may be heading toward violence.
Topics Discussed
Dr. Moore covered a wide range of topics related to violence prevention and threat assessment
Behavioral Threat Assessment
What it actually looks like in practice
Warning Signs
How teams identify concerning behavior without profiling
Early Intervention
How intervention can redirect someone toward safety
Homicidal Ideation
The role it plays in risk assessment
Common Misconceptions
Myths about violence, mental health, and risk
Real-World Decision Making
How schools and workplaces handle concerning situations
Session Summary
Platform
Reddit r/IAmA
Ranking
#2 AMA of the Day
Date & Time
Dec 16, 2025 • 9AM–12PM CT
Reddit Usernames
u/H0_DrRob, u/H0_Chad, u/H0_Clay
Duration
~3 hours
AMA Guidelines
The session followed these guidelines to keep the discussion productive and educational:
- No clinical advice for individuals (Reddit isn't a clinical setting)
- No discussion of identifiable cases
- No political debates (e.g., gun legislation)
- No product promotion — this is purely educational
This AMA was officially hosted by Homicide Zero. For verification, contact us at info@homicidezero.com or visit homicidezero.com.
Explore the Full Q&A Session
Dr. Moore answered questions on everything from false positives in threat assessment to the "off-ramps" concept for preventing violence.
Read the Full AMA on Reddit