A forensic psychological assessment of terrorists: An anti-terrorism approach for radicalized westerners

Authors

Ronn Johnson, University of San Diego
David B. Ross, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Rande Matteson, Saint Leo UniversityFollow
Shacarah Henry, University of San Diego
Marissa Link, University of San Diego
DeAnna Axler, Alliant International University
Monica Lopez, University of San Diego
Elizabeth Grace, University of San Diego

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Keywords

Anti-Terrorism, Cultural, Psychosocial, Risk Assessments, Terrorists

Abstract

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.

NSUWorks Citation

Johnson, Ronn; Ross, David B.; Matteson, Rande; Henry, Shacarah; Link, Marissa; Axler, DeAnna; Lopez, Monica; and Grace, Elizabeth, "A forensic psychological assessment of terrorists: An anti-terrorism approach for radicalized westerners" (2015). Faculty Articles. 244.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_facarticles/244