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Nova Southeastern University

2015

Anti-Terrorism

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A Forensic Psychological Assessment Of Terrorists: An Anti-Terrorism Approach For Radicalized Westerners, Ronn Johnson, David B. Ross, Rande Matteson, Shacarah Henry, Marissa Link, Deanna Axler, Monica Lopez, Elizabeth Grace Jan 2015

A Forensic Psychological Assessment Of Terrorists: An Anti-Terrorism Approach For Radicalized Westerners, Ronn Johnson, David B. Ross, Rande Matteson, Shacarah Henry, Marissa Link, Deanna Axler, Monica Lopez, Elizabeth Grace

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In an effort to prevent terrorism, many political and social resources have been invested. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of scientific evidence explaining the foundation of the psychological process in all levels of terrorist involvement. More specifically, the identification and development of effective assessment models, as well as defining

characteristics, of those engaged. This presentation focuses on the complexity of the psychosocial and multicultural process of terrorists. Furthermore, possible predictive models for terrorist offenders will be examined for preventative measures.