BACKGROUND Doctors, lawyers and criminal justice agencies need methods to assess vulnerability to violent radicalization. In synergy, public health interventions aim to prevent the emergence of risk behaviours as well as prevent and treat new illness events. This paper describes a new method of assessing vulnerability to violent radicalization, and then investigates the role of previously repor...

HYPOTHESIS During terrorist-related multiple-casualty events (TMCEs), the role of the surgeon expands beyond providing traditional trauma care. DESIGN Survey and expert opinion poll. SETTING Interviews (structured, open/closed questions) conducted in 14 Israeli hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Sixty hospital physicians selected for their experience in TMCEs. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Identification ...

With the threat posed by terrorism involving radioactive materials now high on the nation's agenda, local, state, and federal agencies are moving to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. Crucial to these efforts is the development of effective risk communication strategies. This article reports findings from an ongoing study of risk communication issues in nuclear/radiological terrori...

Introduction: The United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there were over 100 million displaced people as May, 2022, which has left many without adequate healthcare and strained local systems. While is concern about violence may be brought a result these large influxes people, few are focused on attacks perpetrated peoples. This study semi-quantitative analysis terro...

The images of Muslims in media, literature and politics have been mostly black and white portrayals of a people alien to modernity, technology, civilization and progress. Since the end of the Cold War and the onset of deadly terrorist attacks in different areas of the world, especially in the United States, these representations show a palpable difference: Muslims are predominantly represented ...