Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism How is radicalization to violent extremism analogous to other forms of extreme violence, such as mass casualty events and gangs? Which policy choices or programmatic interventions prevent or reduce radicalization to violent extremism, induce disengagement from violent extremism, or support deradicalization and desistance from violent extremism?
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 Social Networks in Domestic Radicalization Research on radicalization risks and processes consistently points to the importance of social networks and interpersonal relationships in motivating toward or protecting against individual radicalization It is critical to interrupt the radicalization process before people’s ideologies manifest into violence Research, including studies funded by the National Institute of Justice, provides
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
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
The Roles of Trauma and Mental Health in Preventing Domestic . . . The challenges involved in preventing domestic radicalization and violent extremism include the fact that people who are radicalized or engage in violent extremism often have experienced trauma and have mental health conditions Research suggests that for some individuals, these issues may contribute to their involvement in domestic radicalization or violent extremism For example, a person
The Role of the Internet and Social Media on Radicalization: What . . . This report examines research funded by the National Institute of Justice, Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program, focusing on the role of social media and the internet in influencing radicalization and violent extremist dynamics