Responses to Terrorism and Theoretical Perspectives

Legal Procedures

Different methods for prosecuting terrorism cases.

Successful Conviction

Likelihood of obtaining a guilty verdict in court.

Conflation

Mixing different concepts or issues together.

Political Agendas

Policies influenced by changing political climates.

Policy Silos

Isolated policy areas lacking communication.

Disagreement

Expected variance in opinions and perspectives.

Comfort with Disagreement

Ability to accept differing viewpoints.

Quality Research

High standards in data collection and analysis.

Backlash Potential

Responses that may inadvertently increase terrorism.

Rejection of Bad Ideas

Dismissal of ineffective explanations for crime.

Classical School

Theoretical framework emphasizing rational choice in crime.

Cesare Beccaria

Author of 'On Crimes and Punishment' (1764).

Jeremy Bentham

Philosopher associated with utilitarianism and deterrence.

Deterrence

Prevention of crime through fear of consequences.

Certainty, Severity, Celerity

Key elements of effective deterrent strategies.

Dugan and Chenoweth (2012)

Study on Israeli-Palestinian conflict and terrorism.

Repressive Actions

Government measures that may provoke terrorism.

Positivist Theories

Focus on external factors influencing human behavior.

Biological Theories

Criminal behavior linked to biological factors.

Social Disorganization

Theory that urban environments foster criminal behavior.

Anomie

Breakdown of societal norms leading to deviance.

Strain Theory

Inability to achieve societal goals causes crime.

Community Characteristics

Factors predicting terrorism in specific neighborhoods.