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definition of RADICALIZATION:

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  • the process by which individuals come to believe that their engagement in or facilitation of non-state violence to achieve social and political change is necessary and justified.
  • defined by National CounterTerrorism Center (NCTC)
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3 stages of radicalization

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1st phase - radicalization

2nd phase - mobilization

3rd phase - action

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1st phase

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RADICALIZATION PHASE

  • personal factors
  • community factors
  • group factors
  • sociopolitical factors
  • ideological factors
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2nd phase

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MOBILIZATION PHASE

  • readiness to act
  • motivation and intent
  • opportunity - access to training
  • capability - training/personal experience
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3rd phase

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ACTION PHASE

  • final stage
  • radicalized individual is ready to carry out the attack
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catalysts to radicalization:

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  • social media

- family and friends

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inhibitors to radicalization:

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  • positive family engagement
  • community outreach and law enforcement
  • credible voices - famous actors who have mass appeal
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if a sovereign citizen is encountered…

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  • request back up!
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sovereigns vs militias

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  • militias focus more on guns and paramilitary training
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earth first group

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  • earth comes first MOVEMENT!
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ELF (earth liberation front)

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  • similar to ALF
  • one of the most active domestic terrorist groups
  • targets old navy, gap, banana
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ALF (animal liberation front)

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  • targets research facilities, fast food, animal shelters