Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Roles of Trauma and Mental Health in Preventing Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism
NIJ-supported research shows that trauma exposure and mental health issues can have a significant yet varied impact across the violence prevention spectrum.
Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence
NIJ-supported research indicates that although there is no single, clear-cut overlap between individuals who engage in these types of violence, there are important and sometimes unexpected similarities.
Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism
An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio
Five Things About the Role of Social Networks in Domestic Radicalization
Five Things About the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Domestic Radicalization
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism
NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.
Domestic Radicalization and Deradicalization: Insights from Family and Friends
To understand what drives some people to violent extremism, and some to walk away from it, it helps to get to know them. That premise underlies research featuring interviews with individuals who exited extremism, family members, and acquaintances.
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism
A National Issue Within a Global Context
Maintaining Vigilance to Combat Terrorism
A Behavioral Study of American “Homegrown” Terrorists
NIJ-sponsored research provides evidence that individuals in the process of becoming dangerously radicalized exhibit predictable and detectable behaviors.
Research Provides Guidance on Building Effective Counterterrorism Programs
With the support of NIJ, researchers organized the largest known database on individual radicalization in the United States.
Domestic Radicalization Research Yields Possible Keys to Identifying Extremists on the Path to Terrorism
Multiple research initiatives sponsored by the National Institute of Justice under its Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program are illuminating warning signs that may emerge when domestic extremists are preparing for possible terrorist acts.
Assessment of BJA’s State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program
The State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program provides training to local law enforcement agencies to detect, prevent, and investigate terrorism. NIJ funded an assessment to identify program strengths and areas of improvement.
The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism
NIJ-sponsored analysis compares online networks that mobilize and direct Americans for jihadist action.
Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds
What Can We Learn From the Similarities and Differences Between Lone Wolf Terrorists and Mass Murderers?
Lone actor terrorists are broadcasting what they’re doing; we need to listen.