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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

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

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

Date Published

February 27, 2023

A new NIJ-supported study combines two existing analytical tools—risk terrain modeling and conjunctive analysis—to link location and risk of terrorism. This approach identifies areas of high risk, providing opportunities for more effective interventions.

Domestic Radicalization and Deradicalization: Insights from Family and Friends

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

Date Published

April 18, 2022

NIJ-supported research notes stark division in extremism disengagement pathways for persons with and without prison experience.

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.

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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

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

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 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

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

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

What Can We Learn From the Similarities and Differences Between Lone Wolf Terrorists and Mass Murderers?

Homeland Security in Small Law Enforcement Agencies: Preparedness and Proximity to Big-City Peers

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