Articles Published by NIJ

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Lessons Learned on the Methodological Challenges in Studying Rare Violent Incidents

The Roles of Trauma and Mental Health in Preventing Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence

Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Date Published

January 2, 2024

An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio

Five Things About the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Domestic Radicalization

Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs

Five Things About the Role of Social Networks in Domestic Radicalization

Five Things About Individuals Who Engage in Violent Extremism and Similar Offenses

Date Published

December 15, 2023

Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism

Assessing Risk of Terrorist Acts by Looking at Location Data and Demographic and Social Characteristics

Domestic Radicalization and Deradicalization: Insights from Family and Friends

Domestic Extremists and Social Media: Study Finds Similarities, Differences in Web Habits of Those Engaged in Hate Crimes Vs. Violent Extremism

Domestic Extremism: No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Disengagement From Extremism Activity or Beliefs, Study Finds

In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism

Date Published

September 8, 2021

NIJ-supported research points to the value of targeting multiple social conditions as a strategy for reducing radicalization.

Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism

The Importance of Community Policing in Preventing Terrorism

Notes From the Field: Connection to Combat Terrorism

Maintaining Vigilance to Combat Terrorism

Date Published

October 1, 2019

A Behavioral Study of American “Homegrown” Terrorists

Research Provides Guidance on Building Effective Counterterrorism Programs

Domestic Radicalization Research Yields Possible Keys to Identifying Extremists on the Path to Terrorism

Assessment of BJA’s State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program

The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism

Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds

An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program to Counter Violent Extremism Leads to New Measures of Effectiveness That Could Aid Future Evaluations