About Our Mission
Dedicated professionals working together to prevent violence through evidence-based tools and research
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work in violence prevention and community safety
Community Focus
Working with communities to create safer environments for everyone
Evidence-Based
All our tools are grounded in rigorous scientific research and validation
Excellence
Maintaining the highest standards in research, tools, and training
Education
Training professionals to effectively identify and intervene with at-risk individuals
Our Mission
Homicide Zero is dedicated to preventing homicide through evidence-based screening, assessment, and intervention tools. We believe that with proper identification and intervention, many tragic incidents can be prevented.
Our organization develops and validates scientifically-backed tools that help mental health professionals, law enforcement, educators, and other frontline workers identify individuals who may be at risk of committing homicide and connect them with appropriate resources and interventions.
Through research, training, and community partnerships, we work tirelessly to create safer communities and save lives before tragedy strikes.
Our Leadership
Meet the leadership team behind Homicide Zero's evidence-based tools - combining decades of clinical expertise, business acumen, and real-world experience in violence prevention and mental health services.
Dr. Robert Moore
Chief Clinical Officer
Credentials
EdD PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Background
Dr. Robert Moore is passionate about early identification and assessment of students at-risk to harm others. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience with children and adolescents in schools, correctional facilities, and outpatient practice. Following years of work with incarcerated youth, Moore received an inquiry from a local school district to develop a process that would assess homicidal threats and offer direction for reducing risk. He has spent more than 500 hours conducting interviews with students who have threatened homicide, and with their parents. Moore has conducted more than 400 assessments on individuals who threatened homicide or mass shootings using the Homicide Zero Tools and assessment process. To date, there have been no known students from that group who attempted or committed a homicide, according to school officials.
Key Achievements
Published research, APA conference presenter, consultant for Amazon and FAA, Lifetime Achievement Award from Tennessee Licensed Professional Counseling Association
Clay Harris
Co-founder & CEO
Credentials
MA LPC-MHSP, Approved Supervisor
Professional Background
Clay Harris is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a distinguished career in the mental health industry. As a former CEO and business owner of a state-wide, multi-employee, multi-disciplined private behavioral health outpatient company, he has a proven track record of success. Clay is a co-founder of Homicide Zero, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at preventing mass homicides, such as school shootings. He has served in many different areas of direct care for mental health from in-patient, out-patient, mobile crisis and in-home services. Clay has been a dedicated member of the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association (TLPCA) for many years, serving in various leadership roles including Board President, Board Secretary, and Public Policy Chair.
Key Achievements
Former statewide behavioral health company CEO, TLPCA Board President, specialized trauma treatment certifications, CEO of Breakthrough Consults
Chad Frerer
Co-Founder & CTO
Professional Background
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