NIJ Journal Issue 285: Domestic Radicalization, Violent Extremism, and Terrorism

The NIJ Journal, published several times a year, 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.

Each issue of the NIJ Journal will now focus on a single theme, allowing the articles to dive into one specific topic from different scientific points of view. In this issue, our scientists share some of the latest research on domestic radicalization, violent extremism, and terrorism.

Released:

• Practitioner Perspectives on the Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Criminal and Violent Extremists, by Kevin D. Lowry, Mublin Shaikh, and Raven A. Lewis
• Comparing Terrorism to Mass Shootings, Gang Activities, Human Trafficking, and Lone Actor Attacks, by B. Heidi Ellis, Edna Erez, John Horgan, Gary LaFree, and Ramón Spaaij
• Assessing the Effectiveness of Programs To Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism, by Max Erdemandi;
  Elena Savoia, M.D.; and Michael J. Williams, Ph.D.
• What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism, by Steven Chermak, Matthew DeMichele, Jeff Gruenewald, Michael Jensen, Raven Lewis, and Basia E. Lopez
• Advances in Detecting and Identifying Explosives After an Attack, by John Goodpaster

Forthcoming:

• The Role of Trauma and Mental Health in Preventing Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism
• NIJ's Advancements in Methodological Developments for Studying Rare Violent Incidents