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The purpose of this research is to examine how domestic extremist groups utilize social media pla... more The purpose of this research is to examine how domestic extremist groups utilize social media platforms to advance their extremist ideologies. Domestic extremist groups have continued to grow at a high rate as they have transitioned their operations to cyberspace. Social media platforms have proven to be an effective tool in the increase of the radicalization and recruitment of domestic extremists. Cyberspace has allowed extremists to promote and distribute propaganda, as well as advance their ideologies through online forums and chatrooms. Since extremists have successfully infiltrated and utilized online platforms, agencies are struggling to identify and manage extremist activities. Results from this research show agencies are not well equipped and are lacking the policies and procedures needed to successfully combat domestic terrorists. There is no black and white definition of domestic terrorism, no defined laws for prosecution, and little understanding of the posed threats the United States face today from domestic terrorists. From this research we can conclude as domestic terrorism continues to evolve the United States efforts to combatting these threats must evolve too.
The purpose of this research is to examine how domestic extremist groups utilize social media pla... more The purpose of this research is to examine how domestic extremist groups utilize social media platforms to advance their extremist ideologies. Domestic extremist groups have continued to grow at a high rate as they have transitioned their operations to cyberspace. Social media platforms have proven to be an effective tool in the increase of the radicalization and recruitment of domestic extremists. Cyberspace has allowed extremists to promote and distribute propaganda, as well as advance their ideologies through online forums and chatrooms. Since extremists have successfully infiltrated and utilized online platforms, agencies are struggling to identify and manage extremist activities. Results from this research show agencies are not well equipped and are lacking the policies and procedures needed to successfully combat domestic terrorists. There is no black and white definition of domestic terrorism, no defined laws for prosecution, and little understanding of the posed threats the United States face today from domestic terrorists. From this research we can conclude as domestic terrorism continues to evolve the United States efforts to combatting these threats must evolve too.