Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Five Things About the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Domestic Radicalization
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
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.
Domestic Extremism: No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Disengagement From Extremism Activity or Beliefs, Study Finds
NIJ-supported research notes stark division in extremism disengagement pathways for persons with and without prison experience.
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism
A National Issue Within a Global Context
Notes From the Field: Connection 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.
Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds
Predictive Policing: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Law enforcement explores ways to anticipate and prevent crime.
NIJ Journal Issue 264, November 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.