A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism

Prevention Research for Countering Violent Extremism

Abstract:

In 2011 the Obama White House released two key documents introducing the United States' first attempt to build community resilience to violent extremism by engaging community partners. This policy remains a cornerstone of national security efforts and has resulted in new partnerships, information sharing, and training events and curricula across the U.S. As these policies continue into President Obama's second term, it is the right time to ask, "What types of research could help to advance this innovative policy?"

Read more...

Publication Information

Full Citation:

Weine, Stevan. 2013. "Prevention Research for Countering Violent Extremism." March 27.  www.start.umd.edu/news/discussion-point-prevention-research-countering-violent-extremism

START Author(s):

Additional Info

Regions: