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Domestic radicalization

2023 NIJ Research Conference Opening Ceremony

August 2023

The theme of NIJ’s 2023 Research Conference was “evidence to action,” and our goal was to bring researchers and practitioners together to learn about the latest research evidence and how it can be implemented to promote safety, equity, and justice.

The opening ceremony included remarks from U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Amy Solomon, and NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne.

Transcript: Fiscal Year 2023 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Deadline Notice

The solicitation discussed in this webinar is closed.

Following is the transcript of a webinar held February 21, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET.

STACY LEE: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to today's webinar, “Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism,” hosted by the National Institute of Justice.

At this time, it's my pleasure to introduce...

NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism

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With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects targeted toward developing a better understanding of the domestic radicalization phenomenon, and advancing evidence-based strategies for effective intervention and prevention.

Social Media and Domestic Radicalization

October 2022

Social media has become a potent tool for spreading extremist beliefs and promoting violent extremism. NIJ Social Science analyst Aisha Javed Qureshi joins writer-editor Paul Haskins for a conversation about how scientific research is helping law enforcement and other agencies understand and address this growing concern.