Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism These systematic reviews will cover subtopics such as common factors leading to radicalization, online indicators of radicalization, the role of the media in the radicalization process, and how community support and societal connections influence the prevention of radicalization Recognizing that the threat of terrorism transcends all borders
Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism - National Institute of Justice Podcast: Social Media in Radicalization to ExtremismCountering and preventing terrorism is a primary concern for state and local law enforcement agencies as well as the federal government Terrorists are those who support or commit ideologically motivated violence to further political, social or religious goals
Radicalization - Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank Although radicalization is often attached to groups such as the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram, no single definition of it exists There is a major focus on the role it plays in the spread of terrorist and extremist ideology, but it can also be used to prevent progressive change in society, reject the rule of law, or simply undermine
Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism | National Institute of . . . Countering and preventing terrorism is a primary concern for state and local law enforcement agencies as well as the federal government Terrorists are those who support or commit ideologically motivated violence to further political, social or religious goals The goal of NIJ’s work on domestic radicalization and violent extremism is to provide community leaders with evidence-based
Domestic Radicalization and Deradicalization: Insights from Family and . . . As concerns over domestic extremism have intensified, research is building a broader, deeper understanding of the causes and effects of domestic radicalization and radicalization-to-violent-extremism pathways One recent study has combined the perspectives of those who chose an extremist path with the unique insights of family and friends to gain knowledge of why people radicalize or exit
Five Things About the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Domestic . . . Research on the role of social media and other online spaces in facilitating or motivating terrorism and radicalization has grown exponentially over the past decades Online technologies and internet platforms are integrated in day-to-day life, and the roles these play in terrorism, violent extremism, and radicalization are cause for concern
Domestic Radicalization Research Yields Possible Keys to Identifying . . . This articles provides a short summary of two papers by social scientist Allison G Smith, How Radicalization to Terrorism Occurs in the United States: What Research Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice Tells Us (pdf, 27 pages) and Risk Factors and Indicators Associated With Radicalization to Terrorism in the United States: What
NIJ Journal Issue 285: Domestic Radicalization, Violent Extremism, and . . . The NIJ Journal features articles to help criminal justice policymakers and practitioners stay informed about new developments The NIJ Journal presents research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system In this issue, our scientists share some of the latest research on domestic radicalization, violent extremism, and terrorism
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism: A National Issue . . . Since 9 11, the number of terrorist attacks and the lethality of these attacks are increasing at alarming levels within the United States and abroad Countering violent extremism depends on understanding the radicalization process that leads to terrorist acts, but radicalization within the United States is a complicated picture
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs Community-based terrorism prevention programs are designed to prevent radicalization to violent extremism or terrorism through a “whole-of-society” approach, moving past a singular securitized law enforcement response Instead, they should develop localized infrastructure and multidisciplinary community partnerships to: Build awareness and