Please join us for a dynamic presentation by Dr. Gabriel Maletta on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.
Dr. Gabriel Maletta is a Public Safety Psychologist in Colorado, having earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. He currently works at Nicoletti-Flater Associates as part of the Threat Assessment team, where he performs direct interviews with subjects of concern. Dr. Maletta also provides clinical and consultation support to public safety organizations and is a lecturer at CU Denver, teaching on the intersection of mental illness, offenders, and the criminal justice system. Prior to his career in mental health, Dr. Maletta was a congressional staffer focusing on national security and criminal justice issues.
The Pathway to Violence is Paved with Memes: The Role of Memes and Internet Culture in Behavioral Threat Assessment
This lecture focuses on the role of memes in behavioral threats, particularly their ability to shape and disseminate ideas. Dr. Maletta will provide case studies and examples of memes at each stage through the framework of Fredrick Calhoun and Steve Weston’s “Pathway to Violence” model. Additionally, he will provide steps for assessors and other security professionals to develop their own “cultural competency” when assessing memes they may come across in data sets.
We hope to see you there!