Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Lessons Learned on the Methodological Challenges in Studying Rare Violent Incidents
To increase knowledge and aid prevention efforts, the research community must develop a strategy to source, code, check, and analyze the data surrounding rare violent incidents.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Programs To Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism
Three NIJ-supported evaluation studies offer key insights and recommended practices to examine the effectiveness of initiatives to prevent and counter violent extremism.
What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism
NIJ-funded research projects have led to a better understanding of the processes that result in violent action, factors that increase the risk of radicalizing to violence, and how best to prevent and respond to violent extremism.
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
Domestic Extremists and Social Media: Study Finds Similarities, Differences in Web Habits of Those Engaged in Hate Crimes Vs. Violent Extremism
NIJ-sponsored study, bridging two leading databases on extremist hate and violence, found that individuals in both have been influenced by social media, and their web platform choices may mirror those of the general population.
The Importance of Community Policing in Preventing Terrorism
Notes From the Field: Connection to Combat Terrorism
Maintaining Vigilance to Combat Terrorism
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.
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.