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law enforcement partners. Researchers at the BAU use these casefiles to gather as much information as possible without having to rely on open-source media reports or other, potentially non-reliable, sources. In this way, the BAU can do what no other researchers can: gain unique insights into criminal behavior directly from the cases. The BAU can then provide that informa tion back to the field and local law enforcement so that LEOs can safely and accurately solve, understand, and prevent crime, enhancing the abilities of the FBI and law enforcement agencies around the globe. Currently the BAU is conducting research on a variety of criminal and national security matters, including no body homicides, active shootings/mass attacks, contract killings/ murder for hire plots, and arson homicides. If you have a closed, adjudicated case that you believe could be included in BAU re search, you can contact BAU at BAU5@fbi.gov. All cases are kept confidential and secure in FBI space and no identifying informa tion about offenders or victims is released to the public. References 1 Hargreaves-Cormany, H. A., & Patterson, T. D. (2016). Characteristics of survivors of juvenile sex trafficking: Implications for treatment and intervention initiatives. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 30, 32-39. 2 Craun, S. W., Gibson, K. A., Ford, A. G., Solik, K., & Silver, J. (2020). (In) action: Variation in bystander responses between persons of concern and active shooters. Journal of threat assessment and management , 7(1-2), 113. 3 Jones, N. T., Williams, M. M., Cilke, T. R., Gibson, K. A., O'Shea, C. L., & Gray, A. E. (2024). Are all pathway behaviors observable? A quantitative analysis of the pathway to intended violence model. J ournal of Threat Assessment and Management .

About the Authors: Dr. Lauren Brubaker is a research co ordinator with the Behavioral Analysis Units, primarily serving BAU-1 (Behavioral Threat Assessment Center) and BAU-2 (Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center). Lauren received her PhD in the Behavioral Sciences from Oregon State University. Prior to her work at the BAU, Lauren worked as a behavioral scientist, consulting with state governments and NGOs on best practices in conducting and applying research. Her specialty is in applied psychology and behavior analysis research. She collaborates with internal and external partners on research projects involving a variety of subjects (includ

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ing domestic and international terrorism, violent crime (e.g., active shooter), and cybercrime) and methodologies (including interviews, surveys, and case analysis).

Michelle Huffman is a research coordinator for the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Units (BAU), primarily serving BAU 3 (Crimes Against Children) and BAU-4 (Crimes Against Adults). She started her FBI career in 2017 at the Omaha Field Office, before transferring to the BAU in 2022.

Michelle has also provided research support to the FBI’s Insider Threat Office. Michelle holds a PhD in psychol ogy specializing in neuroscience and behavior from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Concurrent to her doctoral work and prior to joining the FBI, Michelle was a data scientist for Omaha Public Schools. Michelle also taught for ten years at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, specializing in undergraduate and graduate-level courses related to abnormal psychology, forensic psychology, and neuroscience and law.

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