EPO 6: Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Flashcards
Define the term countering violent extremism (CVE) and identify the methods which terrorist groups utilize to recruit potential operatives.
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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
7
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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
8
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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