This article delves into the intricate realm of profiling in terrorism cases within the United States criminal justice process. Beginning with a nuanced introduction that outlines the significance and historical evolution of profiling, the discussion navigates through theoretical foundations, encompassing behavioral, racial, and psychological profiling. The article critically examines the practical application of profiling in
This article explores the multifaceted intersection of terrorism and the criminal justice process in the United States. Beginning with a concise definition of terrorism, the introduction sets the stage for an in-depth examination of historical contexts, highlighting key events and the evolution of terrorist tactics. The subsequent sections delve into the criminal justice response, elucidating
Terrorism, like many other horrific types of violence, has begged in the minds of many for a psychological explanation. The research and systematic analysis that has been done on the topic, however, show that neither mental illness nor a simple “lack of conscience” are significant primary causes of terrorism. There is no known “terrorist personality.”
Terrorism is not a new phenomenon, though the understanding and categorization of it is relatively new. ”Terrorism” is a controversial term with multiple definitions. A simple definition is that it is a premeditated threat of violence or an act of violence against an influential individual or a group in order to influence that group to initiate
The term ”terrorism” emerged in the aftermath of the French Revolution and was used to describe aggressive methods (arrests and executions) employed by the Jacobins against opponents and ”enemies of state” in 1793-1794. Yet, the phenomena it is commonly meant to describe are centuries old. Politically motivated violence was not always regarded as negative or undesirable.
Many Americans believe that domestic terrorism is a new crime. However, domestic terrorism has existed since humans first organized themselves into groups or tribes. Individuals and small groups within existing groups engaged in acts of violence against other members of the group with the limited purpose of overthrowing existing leaders, to scare away competing interests, or
The definitional problems associated with terrorism must first be addressed by looking at the etymology of the terms associated with terrorism—words such as terrorize, terrorist, freedom, guerilla, insurgent, and insurrection—and how often those terms are incorrectly interchanged in the media, causing confusion and misunderstanding. The Oxford English Dictionary (1933) offers the following definitions: Freedom. Exemption or release
Communication and communication technologies are intrinsic to the idea of terrorism as formulated and understood from the nineteenth century onwards. The discourse of terrorism has come to be symbiotically linked to communication technologies as state and nonstate actors across the globe use and exploit technological advances to further their causes. Schmid and de Graaf (1982
The phenomenon of terrorism has featured in history since the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution (1793–1794) but has changed considerably since then. Therefore, a term that was used originally to describe governmental actions is now mostly used to refer to actions committed against civilians and perpetrated by individuals or groups not directly linked
Following the September 11, 2001 massive attacks on the United States, the issue of political terrorism has assumed a priority stance in the political agenda of several countries. Once fairly disregarded by scholarly research and analysis, the phenomenon has gained wide attention since the events of that day and those that took place in Iraq