Articles Published by NIJ

An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio

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.

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.

A National Issue Within a Global Context

NIJ-sponsored research provides evidence that individuals in the process of becoming dangerously radicalized exhibit predictable and detectable behaviors.

With the support of NIJ, researchers organized the largest known database on individual radicalization in the United States.

Multiple research initiatives sponsored by the National Institute of Justice under its Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program are illuminating warning signs that may emerge when domestic extremists are preparing for possible terrorist acts.

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.

NIJ-sponsored analysis compares online networks that mobilize and direct Americans for jihadist action.

Lone actor terrorists are broadcasting what they’re doing; we need to listen.