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Risk Factors and Indicators Associated With Radicalization to Terrorism in the United States: What Research Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice Tells Us

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The document is a comprehensive analysis prepared by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) on the risk factors and indicators associated with radicalization to terrorism in the United States. The research identifies potential risk factors including criminal history, mental health issues, unemployment, social isolation, and extremist ideologies. The document also compares these findings with existing risk assessment frameworks, suggesting that both unique and common risk factors may exist between general violence and terrorism-related acts.

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Causes of radicalisation (risk, push/pull factors)

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