Visit NIJ.gov to Read "A Behavioral Study of American 'Homegrown' Terrorist Offenders”

There is no uniform profile of a jihadist terrorist, but individuals who become radicalized to terrorism tend to follow a predictable process. Radicalization generally proceeds over the course of several years, although the pace of the radicalization has accelerated since 2010. NIJ-supported research promotes a broader understanding of the signs and symptoms of radicalization and may assist law enforcement in developing better assessment protocols for intervention programs.

In this study, researchers examined detailed forensic biographies of 135 American jihadism-inspired homegrown terrorists, all judged to have become radicalized while living in the United States. Researchers suggest four policy recommendations based on the evidence. Read the article at https://www.nij.gov/topics/crime/terrorism/Pages/behavioral-study-of-american-homegrown-terrorist-offenders.aspx