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NIJ Journal No. 285 — Focus on Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism

NCJ Number
306122
Journal
NIJ Journal Volume: No. 285 Dated: 2023
Date Published
2023
Annotation

In this issue, the NIJ Journal features several articles on domestic radicalization and terrorism.

Abstract

This issue of the NIJ Journal focuses on domestic radicalization and terrorism. Article topics include methodological challenges in studying rare violent incidents; mental health issues in the prevention of domestic radicalization and terrorism; reintegration and rehabilitation of criminal and violent extremists; comparing terrorism to other criminal activities; assessing programs meant to prevent and counter violent extremism; and advances in detection and identification of explosives after an attack. 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 focuses on a single theme, allowing the articles to dive into one specific topic from different scientific points of view. In this issue, scientists share some of the latest research on domestic radicalization, violent extremism, and terrorism.