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Understanding the drivers and motivators of extremist violence

Understanding the drivers and motivators of extremist violence

This project aims to examine risk and protective factors for such violence, the needs of those susceptible to committing such acts, and the effectiveness of intervention.

Despite intense interest in the issue, our understanding of and ability to respond to extremist violence is limited. This innovative program of research is designed to establish an empirical foundation for understanding and responding to extremist violence in Australia. It aims to examine risk and protective factors for such violence, the needs of those susceptible to committing such acts, and the effectiveness of intervention. Findings are expected to inform health, national security, social welfare, and justice agencies in their pursuit to identify those at risk of offending, address their clinical needs and manage the risk of harm they pose to society and to themselves.

PROJECT TEAM

Professor Michele Grossman (ADI)

A/Prof Stephane Shepherd

Prof Michele Pathe (Swinburne)

Prof Paul Gill (UCL)

Project Funding

This project is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

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