White Supremacist Violence: Understanding the Resurgence and Stopping the Spread

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cited authors

  • Kovach, Lisa Pescara; Van Brunt, Brian; Van Brunt, Bethany

description

  • <p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>White Supremacist Violence</em> examines the resurgence of white supremacist extremism in the United States, focusing on the psychological, social, historical, and ideological factors that contribute to radicalization and targeted violence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The book explores how individuals become vulnerable to extremist recruitment, particularly when feelings of alienation, perceived injustices, resentment, and a desire for belonging or purpose are exploited by hate groups. Special attention is given to the role of social media, extremist propaganda, political rhetoric, and online communities in normalizing hatred and facilitating radicalization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Drawing on historical events, contemporary cases, psychological research, and real-world examples, the book examines the progression from extremist beliefs to potential acts of violence. It also addresses the identification of risk and protective factors, violence risk assessment, and intervention strategies. In addition, through three detailed case studies, the authors demonstrate how professionals can recognize concerning behaviors and develop individualized approaches to intervention.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;">A central message of the book is that understanding the pathways into extremism is essential to preventing violence. Rather than focusing exclusively on individuals after they have committed violent acts, the authors emphasize early identification, education, prevention, and multidisciplinary intervention.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Written for educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and behavioral threat assessment teams, the book provides practical approaches to recognizing radicalization, assessing risk, interrupting extremist indoctrination, and preventing future acts of hate-motivated violence. </span></p>

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publication date

  • 2023

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start page

  • 308 total